Emelia Addo-Appiah

Emelia Addo-Appiah is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic roles across various sectors. Currently serving as Strategy Lead for Business Customers Operations at Sydney Water since August 2025, Emelia previously held key positions at Standards Australia, including Strategic Initiatives Manager, where the focus was on high-profile projects in the Hydrogen and Smart Energy sectors. Emelia's background also includes significant tenure at Optus, where various roles spanned from Stakeholder Engagement Manager to Continuous Improvement Lead, including completion of a Graduate Program. Early career experience includes working as a Premier Banker at National Australia Bank and as a Customer Representative/Manager at Afro Trends. Emelia holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) from Monash University. Skills developed include finance, communication, organizational, and analytical capabilities.