President’s Message

Dear Old Whitgiftians,

I do hope that 2026 has treated you all kindly so far!

I am truly humbled that I have been elected as this year’s President of the Old Whitgiftian Association. It truly is an honour to be the custodian of this position.

I thought I would drop you all a quick note to introduce myself as I am conscious that not all of you know me.

I attended Whitgift between 1994 to 1999 and was part of the yellow tie brigade aka a member of Smiths (please do not hold that against me for those of you who were in other houses.) Following on from Whitgift I attended Loughborough University to read a degree in Quantity Surveying and then pursue a career with a global construction conglomerate where I am currently the Head of Commercial Services for the UK.

My mission for this year is to continue the great work that Nick Somers undertook last year in forging new links and strengthening connections with the School and continue to be a bastion of Croham Road. You will hopefully see me supporting from the sidelines wearing the colourful OWA blazer throughout the year.

A date for your diary is that a Past Players lunch will be held on 28th March at the Clubhouse which is always a joyous occasion. Please contact Nick Somers for further details – nick.somers@oldwhits.org . I look forward to meeting you there.

Best regards,

Rory
Rory McKinnon
President of the Old Whitgiftian Association