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Karen Smallwood is the 130-year old venue's first female CEO

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Changing Faces

New CEO for Wolverhampton Grand

Arts Professional
1 min read

KAREN SMALLWOOD has been appointed the new CEO of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

She has become the first female CEO of the theatre in its 130-year history.

Currently, the theatre’s director of finance and commercial, Smallwood, has previously worked for Scottish & Newcastle, Virgin Trains and Arena Leisure.

She has said it will be a privilege to lead the theatre’s team.

“To be appointed the first female CEO of this wonderful theatre and charity is a position I will truly honour and perform to the utmost of my ability,” Smallwood added.