Capital Theatres has announced that Fiona Gibson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer to lead the charitable trust that runs Edinburgh’s Festival and King’s Theatres and The Studio.
Fiona is currently Interim Chief Executive for the Everyman and Playhouse Theatres in Liverpool and is the former Business Director of Octagon Theatre, Bolton. She has extensive experience as a Business Change Leader both in theatre and consulting cross-industry, delivering significant projects across a range of sectors including the arts, retail, hospitality, consumer goods, utilities, chemicals, automotive and construction.
Born and raised in Glasgow, Fiona studied Psychology & Drama at Glasgow University. She will be relocating to Edinburgh to take on the role and will take up post on 20th April 2020 following the retirement of the current Chief Executive, Duncan Hendry, in December 2019.
On announcing the news, Chair of the Board, Professor Dame Joan Stringer said: ‘Fiona brings an exceptional skillset and a broad range of experience, working across a number of sectors, arts and business. As we look to the start of our £25m redevelopment of the King’s Theatre with building works commencing in 2021, Fiona will provide inspirational leadership to continue the success of Capital Theatres into its next exciting era.’
On her appointment to the role of Chief Executive, Fiona Gibson said: ‘What an amazing time to be joining this wonderful, world renowned institution. Capital Theatres sits at the heart of culture in Scotland, and I am privileged to be taking over the reins at such an exciting period of change. With two beautiful heritage buildings, along with a stunning Studio, and a programme of work that is the envy of the sector, I have a lot to thank Duncan for. He should be rightly proud of his legacy, and I look forward to returning to my Scottish roots, continuing his great work and collaborating with you all to take Capital Theatres to the next level’
