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Edward Garrett

Commander · DISC type D
Partnerships Director at Octopus Money
📍 United Kingdom

Edward is an experienced senior leader working at the intersection of finance and social impact. As Partnerships Director at Octopus Money, he builds strategic ecosystems, drawing on his background as Head of Private Clients at the Charities Aid Foundation. People who have worked with him describe him as people-centered and trustworthy.

His passion for the ocean, which began during a childhood spent on boats, is a significant part of his life. He channels this interest into his role as a Board Trustee for Ocean Generation, where he focuses on fundraising and partnerships, combining his professional skills with his personal commitment to marine conservation.

Unique fact: He is a Board Trustee for the award-winning, UNESCO-endorsed charity Ocean Generation.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Partnerships Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Edward shows up

Decisive
Very Quick
Candid & Clear

They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They are not always relationship oriented. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Priorities

Topics Edward cares about

UK Philanthropy
As the former Head of Private Clients at Charities Aid Foundation, he is a subject matter expert frequently quoted in reports on high-net-worth giving in the UK.
Marine Conservation
He has a lifelong passion for the ocean and serves as a Board Trustee for Ocean Generation, an organization dedicated to protecting marine environments.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Partnerships Director
Octopus Money
1-2024
Board Trustee
Ocean Generation
6-2021 - 6-2025
Head of Private Clients
Charities Aid Foundation
4-2020 - 6-2021
Senior Manager, Growth Lead
Charities Aid Foundation
3-2018 - 4-2020
Commercial & Operations Director
BECSLink LIMITED
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2-2023 - 2-2023
Oxford Impact Investing Certificate
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2009 - 2010
Legal Practice Course
BPP Law School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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