Independent consultant

Dr Edwards was the first Principal and Chief Executive of Coleg Menai. Following his leadership career in the further education sector, he also contributed to public life in Wales, as vice-president and trustee of Amgueddfa Cymru- National Museum Wales, non-executive director of Estyn, and chair of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. He has also developed policies for the Welsh Government by chairing a number of reviews which have led to significant changes in areas such as Welsh for Adults, museums in local government, and the careers service.