On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Nottingham Playhouse has appointed Lee Henderson as chief operating officer.
The role has been created to strengthen and support the existing executive team of Stephanie Sirr MBE, chief executive and Adam Penford, artistic director.
Hemderson has extensive experience in the arts and cultural sector, most recently as director at Chelmsford Theatre. Prior to that, he was theatre director at New Theatre Oxford, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group; theatre director at the Marina Theatre Trust, Lowestoft and general manager at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
He said: “Nottingham Playhouse’s outstanding reputation and commitment to creating transformative, inclusive theatre is inspiring, and I look forward to working with Stephanie, Adam, the exceptional team, and the Board to contribute to its continued success.”
Sirr added: “We are delighted to have Lee joining us. His commitment, energy and wealth of industry experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop Nottingham Playhouse. We all look forward to working with him.”
Henderson takes up the role from the end of July.
Mo Walker
Tax and financial advisory firm WBR Group (WBR) has appointed basketball player Mo Walker as its new ambassador for the Group.
Walker, formerly off Leicester Riders, will be based in the company’s Leicester office, where he will engage with the local community and collaborate with charitable organisations.
Tom Moore, CEO of WBR Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Mo to our team, we have known him for some time as we are sponsors of the Leicester Riders, his most recent team. He is an icon in the world of basketball, and his commitment to community development resonates with our core values. As our Ambassador and Community Liaison, he will be an invaluable asset in connecting with our audience and advancing our outreach programs.”
Walker said: “I am absolutely thrilled to join the WBR Group family, this opportunity is not just a new challenge, but a chance to make a meaningful difference beyond the basketball court. The values of WBR Group resonate deeply with me, especially their commitment to community, innovation and doing the right thing for their clients. When you reach a certain level in the sporting world, it is important to inspire and lead by example, and WBR’s dedication to excellence and social responsibility offers the perfect platform to continue this mission. I’m eager to embark on this journey, to connect with communities, and to help drive forward the incredible initiatives WBR Group stands for.”
