Simon Glinn has been appointed the new chief executive of Buxton Opera House and the Pavilion Arts Centre. He will take up his role in September 2014.
Glinn moves to Buxton after more than 11 years in Liverpool. He joined the Royal Liverpool Harmonic as executive director in 2003 and is part of a team that manages the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the grade II* listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Clive Beattie, chairman of High Peak Theatre Trust which runs the Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre, commented, “We’re delighted to welcome Simon to Buxton.
“He has an enviable track record in developing both buildings and organisations, alongside establishing programming and artistic relationships with a range of world-class performers and companies.
“He joins us at a pivotal moment in our history and I and the board look forward to working with him and supporting him in the development of his exciting vision for the future.”
He added, “I should also like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to freelance arts consultant Stella McCabe who’s been working with the team as interim chief executive since January.
“Her experience, hard work and dedication have enabled the organisation to make great progress during her time here, perfectly positioning us for Simon’s arrival.”
Glinn said, “After more than 11 very happy years at Liverpool Philharmonic, I’m delighted to be joining the team at High Peak Theatre Trust.
“Buxton Opera House is one of the country’s most beautiful theatres, a stunning example of Frank Matcham’s work. There’s so much potential
to position the venue at the heart of the UK theatre industry and I’m excited to lead the team in Buxton, a town that prides itself on its festival programme.”
Meanwhile deputy chief executive Graham Dentith has left the Opera House.