Outdoor and site-specific company Imagineer has appointed Angus MacKechnie as creative director and chief executive.
MacKechnie is director of OutdoorArtsUK. Previously he worked at the National Theatre in London for more than 30 years, running a wide variety of projects largely related to audience engagement.
His appointment follows Jane Hytch’s decision to stand down as chief executive of the Coventry-based company after 18 years. She said, “I’m immensely proud of what Imagineer has achieved over the past 18 years both in terms of how we’ve been a part of a growing cultural sector in Coventry—and beyond—and in terms of our audiences.”
MacKechnie commented, “I’m thrilled to be joining Imagineer to lead it through the next stages of its ambitious and exciting journey. I’ve spent so much time in Coventry over the years, chasing performances down the streets, running into culture in unlikely places and getting to know the inspiring creative community, so to be part of such an inventive city feels like a natural homecoming.
“I already love the Powerhouse (a new £2.5 million creative hub in Coventry) and am honoured to be inheriting such a robust organisation and a building with amazing creative potential from Jane and her colleagues.
“My ambitions and aspirations for Imagineer are bold and big and I’m looking forward to ensuring the organisation consolidates its place on the local, national and international cultural map. Exciting adventures are ahead.”