Alan Stacey is to join leading touring company Headlong as executive director.
Stacey's current roles are director of development and commercial investment at the Young Vic and managing director of Young Vic Films, prior to which he held the role of executive director (sabbatical cover) also at the Young Vic.
Previously, Stacey worked at Bill Kenwright Ltd as marketing and sales manager. He is currently chair of the board for Reading Rep.
Stacey's remit will including growing the touring programme and working alongside artistic director, Jeremy Herrin, who said, "I'm delighted Alan is bringing his brilliance to Headlong and so excited to be working with him over the next phase of our work. There are many opportunities ahead for Headlong and Alan is superbly placed to make the most of them. He's a worthy successor to Henny Finch who departs with my deep gratitude for her significant contribution."
Amongst Headlong's successes are Duncan Macmillan’s Olivier award-winning People Places and Things which transferred to the West End's Wyndham’s Theatre from the National Theatre and 1984 which opens its third run in the West End next month.
A tour of Observe The Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme by Frank McGuinness, directed by Jeremy Herrin also opens in May.
Stacey takes over from Henny Finch who is joining Hofesh Shechter Company as executive producer. Stacey starts his new role in July.