Ted Richards

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Applied Finance

Ted joined the Board in November 2025.Ted is a Private Wealth Adviser at Canaccord Genuity and brings extensive experience across both elite sport and the finance industry.

A former Essendon defender, Ted played 33 games for the Bombers between 2001 and 2005 before joining the Sydney Swans, where he enjoyed a distinguished career. He was a member of the Swans’ 2012 premiership team, earned All-Australian honours in the same year, and is an inductee of the Sydney Swans Hall of Fame.

Ted's professional career spans roles at Airlie Funds Management and fintech firm Six Park, as well as serving as Head of Melbourne at Wilsons Advisory prior to its acquisition by Canaccord Genuity. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Master of Applied Finance and has studied Behavioural Economics at Harvard Business School.

He currently serves on the Investment Committee of the AFL Players’ Association and is an ambassador for the Fred Hollows Foundation. Post his football career, he returned to Melbourne with his family, and he is passionate about contributing to the future direction and success of the Essendon Football Club, the club he proudly grew up supporting.

Ted is the chair of the Football Governance Committee and a member of the Nominations Committee.