Francine Bedford

Francine Bedford is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in risk management, legal compliance, and business development across various sectors. Currently serving as the Risk and Legal Manager at Essendon Football Club since April 2023, Francine previously held multiple roles at Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2022, focusing on governance, operational risk, and compliance. Prior to that, Francine founded flipclipz® and served as Senior Business Development Manager at Hogan Lovells. Additional leadership experience includes positions at Cornwalls, gemba group, and SportBusiness Group. Francine holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Arts, a Graduate Certificate in Marketing, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Marketing) from distinguished institutions including Monash University and Melbourne Business School.