Ray Edwards

Ray Edwards is a Certified Executive Coach and recently retired Assistant Deputy Minister from the federal public service. He has a proven track record of guiding executives, emerging leaders, and teams to achieve sustained performance and purpose-driven growth. Drawing on a distinguished career with over two decades in senior executive roles, Ray brings a depth of real-world experience that bridges strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation.

Ray has led several large complex organizations through growth, restructuring, and cultural renewal. His expertise spans policy and program development, legislative and regulatory development, service modernisation and cross-sector collaboration, enabling his teams to navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.

A passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Ray was the first Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer in the federal government and worked to address systemic barriers in workplace practices and culture. He also worked with a number of organizations across government to embed equity-informed leadership practices and support leaders in building environments that enable all individuals to thrive.

Ray has been accredited with the International Coaching Federation for 10 years and has completed advanced training in cross cultural and team coaching. He holds a degree in Biology and Genetics.

In his downtime Ray is an avid cyclist, world traveller, enjoys playing the saxophone, and spending time with his growing family.

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