Ed Hossack

Chair and trustee providing strategic leadership for a vocal ensemble charity, overseeing commissioning, outreach programmes and delivery of the second strategic plan post-pandemic.

Provided pro bono HR, fundraising and public affairs advice to support services for men, boys and non-binary people impacted by sexual violence.

Managed risk, compliance and the planning and operations of the Group Board and Audit & Risk Committee for a public procurement not-for-profit, improving board governance processes during a fixed-term contract.

Supported the Group Board and Group Audit & Risk Committee and subsidiary boards for a local-authority-owned group, delivering board papers and governance support across multiple entities during a fixed-term contract.

Planned and serviced UCL Council and committee business, led terms-of-reference and membership reforms, and implemented a Council effectiveness review aligned to charity and higher education governance standards.

Provided senior governance and secretariat advice to the board, directors and shareholders of Capital Letters, supporting board effectiveness and corporate governance during a fixed-term contract.

Led consultancy and CEO roles delivering strategy, governance and operational leadership for clients in the creative and not-for-profit sectors across a multi-year period.

Served as trustee and finance committee member for a choral education charity, contributing to governance and financial oversight during tenure.

Managed operations for Opera Australia's orchestra, overseeing 100+ permanent and freelance musicians and liaising with federal and state funding agencies to support company operations.

Headed planning and delivery of the orchestra's creative programme and touring, managing operational logistics and artistic programme execution.

Achieved associateship (ACG) following postgraduate study and professional qualification in governance with a focus on charity law and governance.

Grade: Distinction

Postgraduate LLM GradCG completed with distinction, focusing on governance and charity law as part of professional qualification preparation.

Completed the Executive Management Programme on a full scholarship to develop executive leadership and management skills.

Grade: 2:1

Completed BA Hons (Cantab) in English and subsequently awarded MA Hons (Cantab); achieved 2:1 honours in undergraduate studies.