🔶 Edward Goodchild FRSA🔶

Founding Director at Arbor Steel: cyber safety as a service

Edward Goodchild FRSA has a diverse and extensive work experience in various industries. Edward is currently the Group Chief Executive at Zendht Venture Studio, a formation venture studio that creates new businesses to enhance the overall portfolio effect.

In 2019, Edward became the Founding Director of Arborsteel: cyber safety as a service, a company focused on providing cyber safety services to the education sector. Edward was also a Co-Founder of Selbey Anderson Group, the UK's fastest-growing independent marketing group.

Edward has also held positions as a Founding Director of Vetted Adviser, a platform that provides free access to verified feedback on professional advisers, and Chawker, an investment consulting practice. Edward was a Publisher for The Lamwyk Journal, a publication that brings insightful discussions to its audience.

Additionally, Edward has worked as an Independent Adviser at Yoke and Company, improving investment outcomes for charity clients. Edward has also served as an Expert Witness for FSExpert, specializing in financial services.

Edward's work experience also includes being a Judge for the 2023 Magic Circle Awards organized by Citywealth, which recognizes the achievements of the top wealth management firms.

Furthermore, Edward has been involved in the property finance industry as a Founding Director of Deputy Finance, providing specialist property finance services direct from Single Family Offices.

Overall, Edward Goodchild FRSA has a strong background in business leadership, marketing, investment consulting, publishing, and finance, with a focus on innovation and providing valuable services to various sectors.

Edward Goodchild FRSA began their education at Lambrook, where they studied from 1973 to 1978. Edward then attended Winchester College from 1978 to 1983, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period. In 1984, they enrolled at the University of Birmingham, pursuing a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honors) degree in Political Science, which they completed in 1987. That same year, they attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for a short period to focus on Strategy & Leadership.

In addition to their formal education, Edward Goodchild FRSA has obtained several certifications. Some of these certifications include being a Chartered Fellow FCSI from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI), a Chartered Wealth Manager from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI), a Fellow Chartered Institute of Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing, a Fellow RSA from The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce), and holding an Investment Management Certificate from the CFA Institute. Edward has also completed a Safeguarding for Managers and Safeguarding Leads course issued by Grey Matter Learning in October 2022. No specific months or years are provided for when these certifications were obtained.

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  • Founding Director

    November, 2019 - present