Emily Edwards

Emily Edwards

Associate Director of Studies

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Managing Director

  • Education

    • Macquarie University - Graduate School of Business

      2008 - 2009
      Masters of Business Administration Sustainability 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Chairperson - MGSM Student Committee Distinction awarded for 20,000-word research paper “Corporate Change Towards Sustainability”

    • Australian Institute of Company Directors

      2007 - 2007
      Diploma Graduate, GAICD

      The Australian Institute of Company Directors course is recognised by 21 Australian universities and is the preeminent corporate governance organisation in Australia. The Company Directors Course provides frameworks that can be immediately applied to improve board performance and decision making. The course includes:Compliance and performance — Modules cover the compliance and performance requirements of an effective board; and Practical application — In-depth case studies provide… Show more The Australian Institute of Company Directors course is recognised by 21 Australian universities and is the preeminent corporate governance organisation in Australia. The Company Directors Course provides frameworks that can be immediately applied to improve board performance and decision making. The course includes:Compliance and performance — Modules cover the compliance and performance requirements of an effective board; and Practical application — In-depth case studies provide an opportunity for reflection on practical application. Show less

    • Australian Music Examinations Board

      1998 - 2000
      Associate Diploma Classical Music Distinction

      The AMEB exists to provide a graded system of examinations in music, speech and drama, by offering high quality syllabuses, educative services to accredited teachers, examiners and candidates, and quality publications to the highest editorial standard. AMEB qualifications are recognised by Australian universities Departments of Education. The AMEB provides the most widely-used assessment system for Music, Speech and Drama in Australia from the preliminary to diploma level.… Show more The AMEB exists to provide a graded system of examinations in music, speech and drama, by offering high quality syllabuses, educative services to accredited teachers, examiners and candidates, and quality publications to the highest editorial standard. AMEB qualifications are recognised by Australian universities Departments of Education. The AMEB provides the most widely-used assessment system for Music, Speech and Drama in Australia from the preliminary to diploma level. Show less

    • Australian College of English

      1997 - 1997
      CELTA - Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

      CELTA is a practical English language teaching qualification that gives essential knowledge, hands-on teaching experience, classroom confidence and qualification as a teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL).

    • Ascham School

      1986 - 1992
      Higher School Certifiate
    • UNSW

      2021 - 2025
      Juris Doctor Law Distinction

      Activities and Societies: 2021 - Deans List - Lawyers, Ethics and Justice top student overall 2022 - Mentor - Law Society Post Graduate Law

    • University of Sydney

      1993 - 1996
      Bachelor of Arts English, Semiotics, Performance Studies
  • Experience

    • La Lingua Language School

      Aug 1998 - Jul 2001
      Associate Director of Studies
    • Variety, The Children's Charity

      Aug 2001 - May 2008
      National General Manager
    • Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

      Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
      Independent Contractor
    • Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)

      Sept 2010 - Feb 2011
      Independent Contractor
    • Grow Capital Australia

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
      Business Consultant
    • Throwley Investments Pty Ltd

      Jan 2018 - now
      Director

      Management of a boutique private equity company, including oversight of strategy, analysis, governance, compliance, and reporting.

    • Belle Will Forte Pty Ltd

      Jun 2021 - now
      Managing Director

      Boutique Private Equity

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MBA

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Company Secretary

      Issued by Sundowner Ski Club on May 2025
      Sundowner Ski ClubAssociated with Emily Edwards
    • Precinct Secretary

      Issued by Waverley Council on Sept 2024
      Waverley CouncilAssociated with Emily Edwards
    • EDM producer

      Issued by Good On You on Jan 2015
      Good On YouAssociated with Emily Edwards
    • Education Volunteer

      Issued by Primary Ethics on Oct 2017
      Primary EthicsAssociated with Emily Edwards
    • Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by Waverley Public School on Jan 2017
      Waverley Public SchoolAssociated with Emily Edwards