Scottish orchestra unveils new roles as part of revamped leadership model

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) has appointed Dr JANE DONALD as deputy chief executive and TAMMO SCHUELKE as director of artistic planning as the organisation adopts a new leadership structure.

Director of external relations at the RSNO for almost fifteen years, Donald will continue to fulfil this role alongside her new position. She also currently serves on the board of directors at Eden Court.

Previously, Donald worked for Scottish Opera, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Celtic Connections, and was a board member of Arts Marketing Association for over a decade.

Tammo takes up his new role after six years in the RSNO’s artistic team, latterly as head of planning. He also has experience working with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Impresariat Simmenauer, and Salzburger Festspiele.

“Having worked with the RSNO for fifteen years, I’m grateful for this opportunity to support the orchestra in a new capacity,” said Donald. “Working alongside Tammo in our expanded roles, I look forward to building on the strong foundations we’ve established whilst exploring fresh opportunities to connect with our audiences and champion our world-class musicians.”

Tammo added: “The new role offers me an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the RSNO. Together with our outstanding musicians and management team, I look forward to developing our artistic profile and creative relationships to make the RSNO an orchestra that continues to stand the test of time, and to be a meaningful part of our audiences’ lives, both in Scotland and around the globe.”