Rachel Tackley has announced that she will step down as Executive Director of Chichester Festival Theatre at the end of the festival season.
She said, "after working with Daniel Evans to produce two hugely successful festivals, I have decided to step down at the end of Festival 2018. I loved being part of Chichester Festival Theatre and it has been thrilling to drive the theatre forward to its next chapter.
"However, despite our achievements over the last two years, Daniel and I agree that our differing leadership styles are not the right combination for the theatre at this point."
Sir William Castell, the theatre's Chairman, said, "Rachel has made a major contribution to the success of Chichester Festival Theatre over the last two years. Her passion, commitment and leadership have enabled the theatre to produce its two most successful festivals to date. Rachel is a powerful advocate for the arts and a compelling champion of the impact of theatre nationally. The board will miss her flair and good judgement and wish her every success."
Tackley, who had previously been Director and CEO of English Touring Theatre and President of UK Theatre, joined Chichester Festival Theatre as Executive Director in September 2016. She has also worked as an independent theatre producer and consultant.