23 Facts About Kevin Scarce

Kevin Scarce was succeeded by Hieu Van Le, who had previously been his lieutenant governor.

Kevin Scarce was the 16th Chancellor of the University of Adelaide from 2014 to 2020.

Kevin Scarce joined the Royal Australian Navy College in 1968 and graduated in 1972, having distinguished himself as an all-round sportsman.

Kevin Scarce served on the staff of the Australian Embassy's Naval Attache in Washington, DC from 1979 to 1982 and in 1994 returned to Washington to undertake a master's degree in National Security Strategy at the US War College.

In 2004 and 2005, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce served as Chief Executive Officer of the South Australian Government Defence Unit.

Kevin Scarce was Chairman of the Defence Industry Advisory Board at the time.

In 2008, Kevin Scarce was appointed the Patron of Debating SA.

On 13 February 2012, Kevin Scarce's term was extended by two years to 7 August 2014.

Hieu Van Le, Kevin Scarce's lieutenant-governor, was announced on 26 June 2014 as Kevin Scarce's replacement, and took over the role on 1 September.

Also during his incumbency, Kevin Scarce presented the deed of title at the Maralinga Tjarutja Section 400 Handback Ceremony at the Maralinga Village.

Since ending his term as Governor of South Australia, Kevin Scarce has remained active in South Australia's not-for-profit sector.

Kevin Scarce was appointed Chairman of the Cancer Council of South Australia in November 2014 and has since met many beneficiaries of the organisation's fundraising, research, education and services.

Kevin Scarce has cycled as part of the Cancer Council's Ride for a Reason team in the Santos Tour Down Under.

Also in November 2014, Kevin Scarce was appointed President of Novita Children's Services which provides assistance to disabled children, their families and carers.

Kevin Scarce was appointed the 16th Chancellor of the University of Adelaide with effect from 1 December 2014 in succession to the Hon Robert Hill AC, who retired in July 2014.

Kevin Scarce retired from this role on 4 May 2020, with his resignation followed the next day by the Vice-Chancellor, Peter Rathjen, taking an indefinite leave of absence.

Kevin Scarce joined the board of directors of Seeley International in December 2014 and was later appointed Deputy Chairman.

In December 2014, Kevin Scarce broke seven years of 'political silence' by suggesting that South Australia consider developing nuclear industries to compensate for a downturn in the manufacturing sector.

Kevin Scarce said that a debate between experts and without political intervention was needed.

Kevin Scarce was speaking as an invited guest of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy.

Kevin Scarce appeared in a segment about the nuclear Royal Commission on ABC's 7.30 program, broadcast on 14 March 2015.

In May 2016, Kevin Scarce completed the report and presented to the Government of South Australia and the public.

In 1975, Kevin Scarce married Elizabeth Anne Taylor while posted at HMAS Watson.