Courtney Ford

Courtney Ford has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Courtney is currently working as a Customer Success Lead at Yellow Canary, a position they started in March 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Lawyer at Toop Workplace Law from November 2020 to March 2022.

Courtney also has extensive experience in the sports sector, where they held various roles at Swimming Victoria. Courtney was a Director and former President on the Board of Swimming Victoria, representing the interests of over 160 swimming clubs and 12,000 members. Their tenure at Swimming Victoria lasted from October 2014 to March 2022, with a separate term as President from September 2017 to September 2019.

Before their involvement in sports, Courtney worked at Maddocks as a Senior Associate in Employment, Safety & People from August 2018 to October 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Integrity Commissioner at Cricket Victoria from January 2017 to September 2018.

Courtney's legal career began at Herbert Smith Freehills, where they held multiple positions over the years. Courtney started as a Solicitor in March 2010 and worked in the Employment, Pensions, and Incentives sector until June 2016. Courtney then transitioned to the role of Senior Associate and Professional Support Lawyer from July 2016 to July 2018.

Overall, Courtney Ford has demonstrated their expertise in law, customer success, and leadership through their diverse work experience in various industries and roles.

Courtney Ford attended the University of Melbourne from 2004 to 2008, where they received a LLB (First Class Honours) degree and an Arts degree in Media and Communications. In 2008, they further pursued their education at Heidelberg University and completed a Bachelor of Laws degree in Jura in 2009. Additionally, in 2016 and 2017, Courtney attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors, where they completed the Company Directors' Course. Courtney also spent time at Queen's College, University of Melbourne from 2004 to 2006, although details about their degree or field of study during that period are not provided.