Ian Edwards

Ian Edwards has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ian currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Racing & Wagering WA (RWWA) since October 2020. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at RWWA from October 2017 to October 2020.

Ian has also served as a Non-Executive Director (Treasurer) at Palmerston Association since April 2019.

In the past, Ian has held significant roles such as Vice Chair of Chartered Accountants in Business at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from August 2014 to December 2017. Ian was responsible for creating networking and growth opportunities for members, as well as representing their concerns at a national level.

Furthermore, Ian has experience as the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Community Newspaper Group from February 2011 to October 2017. In this role, they held general management responsibilities, developed strategies, managed finances, and oversaw staff.

Ian has also been a participant in the Emerging Leaders in Governance Program from February 2017 to June 2017. This program aimed to develop leadership and governance skills for board positions in the aged care and community sector.

Notably, Ian has held senior finance positions at Bankwest, Shop Direct, Royal and SunAlliance Insurance Agency, Inc., and PwC throughout their career.

Overall, Ian Edwards brings a wealth of experience in finance, management, and governance to their current role as CEO at RWWA.

Ian Edwards attended King David High School from 1993 to 2000. Ian then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Liverpool between 2000 and 2003.