Emma Hansford

Emma Hansford currently serves as the General Manager for Strategy, Marketing & Digital at Hastings Deering, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes strategy development, marketing, customer experience, and corporate affairs. With a substantial background in change management and organizational strategy, Emma has held several high-level positions, including Vice Chair of the Brisbane Writers Festival and General Manager roles at QIC, where responsibilities spanned strategy execution, enterprise portfolio management, and communication. Emma's educational qualifications include an MBA from Queensland University of Technology, ongoing studies in Corporate Sustainability Management at Yale School of Management, and various leadership programs, reinforcing a strong expertise in strategic leadership and governance.