Mark Edmonds

Mark Edmonds BA FAICD brings extensive experience in leadership, risk, corporate governance, retail, marketing, property, and services procurement. As a business owner and mentor, he has built, owned, and operated a motel and continues to run his own business mentoring service, supporting entrepreneurs and business leaders in achieving their goals. 

Mark has a long and enduring connection to Victoria’s coastline, having dedicated many years to coastal management and conservation. He previously served as Chair of Barwon Coast, overseeing strategic planning and environmental stewardship of the region’s coastal assets. Additionally, he was a Non-Executive Director of the Western Coastal Board, where he contributed to policies and initiatives focused on protecting and enhancing Victoria’s coastal environment. 

Mark is currently a Member of the Geelong Authority and serves on the Board of Benefit Geelong. He is also a Past President of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, where he played a key role in supporting local businesses and economic development.