Louise Edwards

Louise has both community sector and business strengths.  A chartered accountant by profession, she has always combined a busy corporate life with a strong community sector focus. Louise is currently a Trustee for the University of Canterbury Foundation and sits on the University’s Finance Committee.  She is a Director on the Board of Christchurch Resettlement Services and Chairperson of the Christchurch Earthquake Children’s Trust.  Louise also works on a contract basis for The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Louise currently works part-time for the Canterbury Business Recovery Trust as the Executive Director. Her previous roles have included the Chief Executive of Perpetual Trust Ltd and Chief Operating Officer for Assure NZ (a subsidiary of AXA).  Louise has held numerous senior executive positions within the New Zealand finance industry and is an experienced leader; we are delighted to have her expertise at the Trust.