Dan Edwards

Dan Edwards worked in education for many years and has held leadership roles in both the secondary and primary sectors, most recently holding the role of Principal at a large inner city primary school until moving into Executive school leadership.

Having spent time as a writer and performer, Dan founded 52 Stone Film, a company built on two key pillars: filmmaking and education – intertwined to develop compelling stories for film and television audiences. With it's charitable arm, Create 52, it also aims to inspire creativity to amplify diverse, unheard and underrepresented voices, and develop pathways to meaningful employment for those who need support.

In addition to this work, Dan speaks across the UK and internationally on cultural and creative leadership, people development and the impact of the arts on society.