PEOPLE

UKARIA is a not for profit company listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations.

It was founded by Ulrike Klein AO in 2009 and Chaired by David Minns from 2011 – February 2020. David played a vital role in the strategic growth of UKARIA and the construction of the Cultural Centre. Today the Board is Chaired by Rob Brookman AM.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rob Brookman AM Rob Brookman AM Chair Chair

Ulrike Klein AO Ulrike Klein AO Founder Founder

Toby Chadd Toby Chadd

Amanda Harkness Amanda Harkness

Paul Kildea Paul Kildea

David McKee AO David McKee AO

Sam Saunders Sam Saunders

Mary Vallentine AO Mary Vallentine AO

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UKARIA FOUNDATION DIRECTORS

David McKee AO, Chair	Amanda Harkness	Ulrike Klein AO
Diana McLaurin	Kirsty Roderick

ARTISTIC ADVISORS

Genevieve Lacey Artistic Advisor Artistic Advisor Genevieve Lacey

Timothy Wayne-Wright Choral Consultant Choral Consultant Timothy Wayne-Wright

STAFF

Alison Beare Alison Beare CEO CEO

Paola Niscioli Paola Niscioli General Manager, Operations General Manager, Operations

Emma van Lierop Emma van Lierop Business Manager and Artist Liaison Business Manager and Artist Liaison

Mairead Hooper Mairead Hooper Bookkeeper/Receptionist Bookkeeper/Receptionist

John Carter John Carter Facilities Manager Facilities Manager

Liam Taylor Liam Taylor Venue and Production Manager Venue and Production Manager

Lauren Nicholas Food and Beverage Manager

Dylan Henderson Dylan Henderson Communications Manager Communications Manager

Rachel Bruerville Rachel Bruerville Communications Coordinator Communications Coordinator

CASUAL STAFF

UKARIA is supported by professional casual staff across venue management, gardening, F&B and Front of House. The day to day operations function thanks to this team of talented staff.

Adam Hancock

Head Gardener

Andrew Plummer

Gardener

Jacob Hurrell

Gardening & Maintenance Assistant