Bennett named incoming SOLT President

Kash Bennett, incoming President, Society of London Theatre. She is a white woman wearing large, black glasses. She wears a black blazer and white shirt, and has short, styled brown hair. There is a grey brick wall behind her.
09 May 2023

KASH BENNETT is Society of London Theatre’s (SOLT) incoming President.

Bennett, who has been a SOLT board member for three years, is currently serving as Vice President until June next year.

Hindsbo appointed Tate Modern Director

Karin Hindsbo standing in an art gallery. She has blonde hair, wears a black blazer and black/white striped shirt.
02 May 2023

The head of Scandinavia's largest museum KARIN HINDSBO is set to become Director of Tate Modern in September.

English National Opera selects interim Chief Executive

Jenny Mollica, interim Chief Executive, English National Opera.
26 Apr 2023

English National Opera’s (ENO) Director of Strategy and Engagement JENNY MOLLICA will step up and become interim Chief Executive from September.

Kanu named Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s Globe

Stella Kanu, Shakespeare's Globe incoming CEO. Kanu is a Black woman with short, dark brown hair; she sits in the Globe, though the background is blurred. She smiles at the camera.
26 Apr 2023

STELLA KANU will become Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s Globe in autumn this year.

Independent Society of Musicians confirms next two presidents

(L to R) Nicky Spence, Pauline Black.
24 Apr 2023

PAULINE BLACK is the new President of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) while NICKY SPENCE has been named President-Elect.

British Museum appoints Director for 'new chapter'

A monochrome photo Nicholas Cullinan, he has short hair and wears glasses and a suit
28 Mar 2024

NICHOLAS CULLINAN has been named as the new Director of the British Museum.

Shakespeare’s Globe appoints new Chair

Jayne-Anne Gadhia a woman with short blonde hair wearing a blue floral jacket
28 Mar 2024

JAYNE-ANNE GADHIA has been announced as the new Chair of Shakespeare’s Globe, taking over the position from MARGARET CASELY-HAYFORD, who has led the board since 2018.

Ikon unveils collaborative leadership structure

27 Mar 2024

Birmingham-based contemporary art gallery Ikon has revealed a new leadership team format with permanent appointments for IAN HYDE as Chief Executive Officer, MELANIE POCOCK as Artistic Director (Exhibitions), and

Actor's charity selects Grossman as Chair

Loyd Grossman opens Pulse FM student radio station, 1999
26 Mar 2024

The Actors’ Benevolent Fund (ABF) has named LOYD GROSSMAN as Chair. The organisation has also named ABI ENOLA as Vice Chair.

Armstrong and French join Royal Philharmonic Society council

Alexander Armstrong and Dr Hannah French
26 Mar 2024

Royal Philharmonic Society council has welcomed Dr HANNAH FRENCH and ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG as new members.

Dance Consortium announces new Senior Producer

Claire Morton
25 Mar 2024

Dance Consortium has appointed CLAIRE MORTON to its new Senior Producer role, taking up post at the membership organisation from mid-June.

Brian Cox named as Edinburgh Fringe patron

Image of Brian Cox
21 Mar 2024

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has welcomed BRIAN COX as its newest patron, joining fellow patron EDDIE IZZARD and honorary President, PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE as ambassadors for the festival.<

Smith's term as AHRC Executive Chair extended for three years

21 Mar 2024

Professor CHRISTOPHER SMITH has been reappointed as Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for a further three years.

Burnley Youth Theatre CEO to step down

20 Mar 2024

KAREN METCALFE, CEO and Artistic Director of Burnley Youth Theatre (BYT), is stepping down in August to pursue a freelance career in arts strategy and fundraising. 

New Head of Vocal Performance at Scotland's Royal Conservatoire

Headshot of Jane Irwin
18 Mar 2024

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has appointed opera soprano JANE IRWIN as its Head of Vocal Performance.

New top team for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Chloe van Soeterstede and Mark Wigglesworth
18 Mar 2024

Conductors MARK WIGGLESWORTH and CHLOÉ VAN SOETERSTÈDE become Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) new Chief Conductor and Principal Guest Conductor respectively from the start of the Orchestra’s 2024/25 season,

Fuel names new Executive Director

Headshot of Ine Van Riet
14 Mar 2024

Fuel theatre company has appointed INE VAN RIET as its new Executive Director.

Sunny Bank Mills announces new Arts Director

Image of Anna Turzynski
14 Mar 2024

ANNA TURZYNSKI is to become the new Arts Director at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, succeeding JANE KAY, founder and co-owner of the Yorkshire arts venue.

Sulkin returns to Hoxton Hall after 50 years

Headshot of David Sulkin
12 Mar 2024

DAVID SULKIN OBE has been appointed the new Chair of the Board for Hoxton Hall in London, replacing interim Chair ALISTAIR ELDER who remains a trustee.

The Postal Museum appoints new Chair

Sue Wilkinson and Laura Wright
12 Mar 2024

The Postal Museum has announced the appointment of its new Chair, SUE WILKINSON OBE. 

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