Fuel has announced a series of changes to its Board of Trustees and senior staff team, as confirmed by Artistic Director and CEO Kate McGrath.
After 14 years as Chair and Co-Chair, Sean Egan will step down from the Board of Trustees.
He will be succeeded by Lilli Geissendorfer as Chair, with Shail Thaker stepping into the newly created role of Vice Chair.
Egan will be recognised for his long-standing contribution with the honorary title of Founding Chair.
Later this year, Joe Hallgarten will also step down after 13 years as a Trustee.
Professor Emma Smith will join the Board as a new Trustee.
Within the organisation’s staff team, Luke Holbrook has been promoted to Head of Programme, having previously served as Senior Producer.
Marina Sacco has also been promoted, stepping up from Senior Engagement Producer to Head of Audience Development.
Caroline Jones joins Fuel as Executive Director on a maternity cover basis, while Jemima Unsworth has been appointed Senior Development Manager.
Kate McGrath said: “It’s hard to find the words to thank Sean for his contribution to Fuel, but I can say with absolute certainty that we would not be the company we are today without the time, expertise and wisdom he has given us all, so generously, over many years. I have personally benefited enormously from his counsel and support. It has been a privilege as CEO to work with Sean as Chair of our Board.”
She continued: “I must also thank Joe Hallgarten for his 13 years of service to the Board – he has been a hugely valued critical friend and advocate for Fuel, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience. I am thrilled that Lilli and Shail have agreed to step into the roles of Chair and Vice Chair, and that Emma Smith will be joining as a Trustee. I offer my congratulations to Luke and Marina who richly deserve their promotions and I extend a very warm welcome to both Caroline and Jemima as they join the team. I am looking forward to working with them all in the coming months and years.”
Fuel, founded in 2004, is recognised as a leading independent producer in the UK’s live performance sector, working with artists to create theatre that reaches audiences across the country and internationally.
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