Emma Ward

Emma Ward serves as the Director of Talent at Pembroke VCT since March 2025, where responsibilities include partnering with leadership teams to shape Talent strategy and Board hires for portfolio companies within a £230m fund. Additionally, Emma holds advisory roles at Maikai Group and FEED Consulting Limited, providing strategic guidance on growth leadership and business development. Previously, Emma was the European Managing Director at The Talent Business and has extensive experience in managing client relationships and operational growth as a Managing Director at Banc and Farm. Emma's career began as Group Account Director at Publicis, contributing to significant brand developments for high-profile clients. Emma holds a BSc in Zoology from The University of Sheffield, an MA in Marketing from Northumbria University, and has furthered education through programs at The Institute of Directors.