BBS Public Relations

Executive Chairman

Jane Edwards is recognised as one of Australia’s leading businesswomen with a distinguished professional career spanning more than 25 years.

A former journalist, Jane is recognized as a specialist in issues management and strategic communication planning.  She plays a key role in client service at her company BBS Public Relations, particularly through government liaison and corporate strategies for major clients across all industries.

Areas of expertise

• Access to the most senior levels of Government, Media and the Corporate Sector.
• Broad experience in issues and communications management in Australia and overseas.

Key Achievements

• Founded leading Communications Consultancy BBS Public Relations in 1989
• Following her four year role as communications director for World Expo 88 Jane established a proactive and now award winning consultancy to fill a market niche.
• In the past eighteen years the firm has applied its problem solving and management skills to issues in corporate governance, media relations, community consultation, reputation management and government relations around Australia

Queensland’s Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year

• Jane’s business achievements were recognized when she was named Queensland’s Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year by the Paris-based organization, Women Chiefs of Enterprise.

Adjunct Professor to the University of Queensland’s School of Communication and Journalism

• Jane currently holds the position of Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland's School fo Communication and Journalism.

Expo 1988

• Jane developed an international reputation and forged strong relationships throughout government and corporate Australia in her role as the only female Director of the senior management and planning team for the International Exposition of 1988.

   

  Order of Australia

  • In 1989, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honors list, recognising her long-term contribution to the community.

     

    Honorary Consul for France

    • Since 2001, she has been Honorary Consul for France in Queensland and has been Founding Chairman of the Premier’s Literary Awards since its inception in 1998. She was the first woman in 103 years to Chair the Board of Trustees of the Queensland Art Gallery. She is also Deputy Chairman of Opera Queensland and sits on a number of charitable boards and committees.

    Background

    • Has been operating BBS as successful business since February 1989
    • Jane has a background in journalism, working in print and electronic media, including several years in the National Parliamentary Press Gallery in Canberra.
    • Jane is married to Sir Llew Edwards and as Lady Edwards supports him in dealing with his national and international corporate commitments.