
Williams is a finance director and chartered accountant
Circomedia co-chair retires
ANDY HAY has been named chair of Bristol circus school and venue Circomedia following the retirement of CLAIRE WILLIAMS, who stepped down in December after 10 years on the board.
A finance director and chartered accountant supporting charities and social enterprises, Williams has 20 years of experience, including 10 years at the accountancy firm Smith & Williamson.
Hay was appointed chair after working alongside Williams as co-chair throughout 2024.
He was previously artistic director of the Bristol Old Vic and Octagon Theatre, Bolton. He has directed for TV since 2000.
ZANNAH CHISHOLM, CEO of Circomedia, said, “The staff and board of trustees at Circomedia would like to extend a huge thank you to Claire Williams, who has retired from the board as co-chair.
“She was a trustee or chair for 10 years and saw the organisation through a period of considerable change when the founder and CEO left for pastures new, through the pandemic and into new leadership.
“Claire has committed a huge amount of her time and given great care to this role, providing guidance, expert knowledge and support to the organisation throughout. We wish her the best for the future and look forward to her being able to relax and enjoy taking part in that aerial class she has always meant to do but never had the time.”
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