Emma Nightingale

Business Manager

Emma is a skilled communicator and relationship-builder, and supports clients to build productive, strategic connections with government and stakeholders alike.

Emma brings a wide-ranging and unique skillset to her role as Business Manager at Tanck, combining strategic leadership with deep experience across business operations, stakeholder engagement, and the arts. She leads the execution of Tanck’s strategic goals and oversees internal operations, staffing, HR, and professional development—ensuring the firm runs smoothly and is positioned for long-term impact.

With five years of experience working alongside political insiders and a over decade as a professional opera singer, director, writer, and educator, Emma brings a creative and systems-focused mindset to her work. Her unique perspective enables her to facilitate innovative solutions across business, government engagement, and the not-for-profit sector.