Brown, a former Shearings’ Holidays commercial director, will be responsible for the Edwards Holidays and Ecole schools brands.
She announced she would stand down from Shearings last year.
Her appointment follows that of Caroline Narloch, also formerly of Shearings, who joined Edwards in March in the newly created role of head of contracting, Edwards Holidays.
Jason Edwards, Edwards Coaches’ managing director, said: “Having known both Carolines for many years, I’m extremely proud to announce them joining Edwards Coaches.