Maria Edmée has over a decade of experience in the cultural sector, specializing in business planning, market analysis, and collection management. At AEA, she has led research and feasibility studies for government clients including Qatar Museums (QA), the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (UAE), and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture (GR), and has contributed to organizational planning for institutions including the National Library of Ireland (IE), income generation strategies for the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge (UK), and strategic planning for the National Gallery (UK), among other leading cultural organizations.

Before joining AEA, Maria Edmée spent five years at Stonehage Fleming (UK), a wealth management firm, where she advised clients on the management of private art collections, including acquisitions and sales, museum loans, and collection strategy. Earlier in her career, she worked with arts organizations in London (UK), Paris (FR), Milan, and Venice (IT).

Maria Edmée is particularly interested in how cultural institutions can make strategic choices that support their long-term resilience – from capital investment and income generation to organizational models that balance accountability with entrepreneurialism. She brings expertise in financial modeling and scenario analysis, helping clients assess opportunities, evaluate trade-offs, and make informed decisions. Drawing on her background in wealth management, she offers a rigorous perspective on the stewardship of cultural assets.

Maria Edmée began her career as a researcher in Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art department in London (UK). She holds a B.A. in History of Art from Goldsmiths, University of London (UK), and is fluent in English, Italian, and French.