Emma Kirby

Emma Kirby has a diverse range of work experience in the field of marketing and arts management. Emma has worked as the Head of Marketing at Angus Knight Group since 2021. Prior to that, they served as a Business Partner at UNSW Art & Design from 2018 to 2021, where they were responsible for various programs related to art, design, engagement, and thought leadership. Emma also worked as a Marketing Manager at Sydney Contemporary Art Fair in 2018. Before that, they held the position of Marketing Consultant at MUSE CORP from 2010 to 2018, where they worked with various clients on marketing and sponsorship strategies. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Business Director at Thought by Them at The Sound Alliance, a Marketing and Sponsorship Analyst at Australia Council for the Arts, and the Managing Director of Making Waves Australia. Emma also had roles as a Marketing Director at 24/7 Media Technology Solutions, an Account Director at Perspectives Red Cell, and an Account Manager at Foresight in London.

Emma Kirby attended the National Art School from 2011 to 2013, where they studied Fine Art with a specialization in Painting. Earlier, they attended the University of Southampton from 1980 to 1991, earning a degree in Sociology with a focus on Industrial relations and social research. There is no information available regarding their education at the Bronte Writers Centre or Willink Comprehensive.