Edward Guinness, a co-founder of Venturewave and a member of the Global Advisory Council, brings a legacy of multi-generational stewardship, responsible investment, and impact-led strategy. His experience bridges sustainable land management, long-term civic engagement, and global private enterprise.
As Lord Iveagh, he oversees the Guinness family estate and agricultural holdings, including Elveden Farms in Suffolk, a large-scale operation that supplies vegetables to major UK retailers and food producers; under his leadership, Elveden also supports a dedicated agri-innovation team focused on evolving the future of regenerative agriculture and exploring digital integrations within the sector.
He maintains an enduring civic connection in Ireland through his trusteeship of The Iveagh Trust, one of Dublin’s most established housing charities. He supports heritage-led urban development and inclusive housing solutions that reflect the Guinness family’s long-standing philanthropic legacy.
His commercial and philanthropic footprint extends beyond agriculture. It includes wealth management—he founded and exited a firm evolved from his family office—initiatives in conservation, forestry, leisure, and scientific advancement, as well as charitable efforts that support air ambulance services, agricultural education, and the preservation of built heritage.
As a former Cross-Bench member of the House of Lords, Lord Iveagh brings policy acumen and principled leadership to the Global Advisory Council. His commitment to public service is grounded in tradition and modern relevance, as he continues contributing to national and regional conversations on sustainability and purpose-led capital.
He also maintains an active role as a publican — a personal and symbolic gesture that honours his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, the founder of the Guinness brewing dynasty; this link to hospitality not only underscores his family’s entrepreneurial origins but also reflects a respect for legacy industries.
Lord Iveagh’s engagement exemplifies his belief in ethical, long-horizon investing. Through his role on the Global Advisory Council and in collaboration with Venturewave Capital, he supports innovation in capital markets, impact frameworks, and the global scaling of values-driven enterprises.
