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AEM International is delighted to have supported ArtsEd in the appointment of Catriona Guthrie as Director of Enterprise and External Engagement.

Catriona will join the Executive Team alongside Principal Professor Louise Jackson, Director of Finance and Operations Alex Gillespie, Headteacher of Day School & Sixth Form Peter Middleton, and Dean of Higher Education Adam Davenport.

Having previously worked across a range of organisations such as Harrow School, Battersea Arts Centre, and the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, Catriona joins ArtsEd in a newly created role and will oversee Development, Marketing and ArtsEd Extra. She will focus on creating new opportunities for engagement, and support the continued impact of ArtsEd across the sector.

Catriona Guthrie said:

“I am delighted to be joining ArtsEd at this pivotal moment. The school’s reputation for outstanding professional training, and its creative spirit that reaches far beyond stage and screen, make it an inspiring organisation to be a part of. I look forward to building on this momentum - strengthening engagement, championing new opportunities and supporting the next generation of creative talent.”

Principal Professor Louise Jackson said:

“I’m delighted to welcome Catriona to ArtsEd and I’m incredibly excited to have her join our executive leadership team. Having built an outstanding career in the creative and education sectors, she brings a depth of experience alongside a genuine passion for supporting and nurturing the next generation of creative talent. Catriona’s strategic leadership, values-led approach, and energy make her an exceptional fit for ArtsEd and an important part of where we’re heading next.”

Catriona will join ArtsEd later this year.

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