Kevin Scarce

Kevin Scarce
Chancellor of the University of Adelaide
In office
1 December 2014 (2014-12-01) – 4 May 2020 (2020-05-04)
Preceded byRobert Hill
Succeeded byCatherine Branson
34th Governor of South Australia
In office
8 August 2007 – 7 August 2014
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierMike Rann (2007–11)
Jay Weatherill (2011–2014)
LieutenantHieu Van Le
Preceded byMarjorie Jackson-Nelson
Succeeded byHieu Van Le
Personal details
Born (1952-05-04) 4 May 1952 (age 72)[1]
Adelaide, South Australia
SpouseElizabeth Anne Taylor
ChildrenKasha Scarce
Kingsley Scarce
Residence(s)Adelaide, South Australia
Alma materUniversity of New England
OccupationChancellor of the University of Adelaide (2014–2020)
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1968–2007
RankRear Admiral
UnitHMAS Sydney
HMAS Watson
CommandsNaval Training Command (1997–98)
HMAS Cerberus (1995–97)
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsCompanion of the Order of Australia
Conspicuous Service Cross

Rear Admiral Kevin John Scarce, AC, CSC (born 4 May 1952) is a retired Royal Australian Navy officer who was the 34th Governor of South Australia, serving from August 2007 to August 2014. He was succeeded by Hieu Van Le, who had previously been his lieutenant governor. He was Chancellor of the University of Adelaide from 2014 to 2020.