Private service expertise

Australian Butler School trainers have been selected for their experience in private service and training qualifications, or their specific expertise in a subject of relevance to the private service profession.

Information about our trainers

• They are currently working or have recently worked in private service, or
• Are recognized as experts is their area of knowledge and expertise and include:

  Antony Davies - former director of Sothebys UK, expert on antique furniture, vintage cars, collectables and fine art, regular columnist for the Australian newspaper and ABC radio;
  

  Peter Fry - butler of 12 years experience, security expert and hospitality and resort staff trainer;

  Geoffrey Iredale - butler with a combination of 20 years experience in hotels and significant private homes in Australia and internationally;

  Maija Keppo - butler/chef/event organizer and trainer in housekeeping and floral art;

  Mark McConnell - House Manager Government House Yarralumla Canberra;

  Andrew Oster - training development consultant. Andrew has Level IV Training and Assessment accreditation with more than 20 years experience in private, diplomatic and government houses both in Australia and internationally;

  Lara Raymond - police sergeant and expert on personal protection and private security.

  Rima Rowe - fashion consultant and personal stylist with experience in valeting in private and government houses;

• Pamela Spruce is the principal of the School.