Edna Coetzee

AES Consultant - Specialist in NFP Governance and Board Secretary Services


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Edna is an experienced Governance Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services and not-for-profit sector and an AES Consultant working in the area of Board Governance as Board Secretary. 

Coordinated eight consecutive AGMs, including notice to shareholders (with Integrated Report), the nomination of board members and the voting process. 

Planned, established, and embedded a compliance function over three years.

Developed the governance and operational activities of a Nomination Committee (sub-committee) of the Board) by drafting the Charter, obtaining approval, and making recommendations on behalf of the business of suitable candidates for election to the Board.

Provided written and oral legal opinions regarding relevant statutes, rules, policies and corporate governance to Board and senior management.

Managed relationships with Regulators, Board members, Executive Management, and other key stakeholders. Built and maintained relationships with service providers during and after contract negotiation.

Masters in Law - University of Pretoria

LLB Degree – University of South Africa

Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional of the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI).