Trustees

The AED Board of Trustees is made up of individuals with diverse expertise, including finance, law, communications, sector knowledge, and safeguarding.

This mix ensures strategic vision, robust financial oversight, and a deep understanding of the charity’s needs. Trustees are legally responsible for governance, strategy, compliance, and protecting the charity’s mission and assets, always acting in good faith in its best interests.

Jacquie Brunjes

Chair

Jodie Clark

Adjudicator Representative

Brenda Garratt-Glassman

Cultural and Artistic Representative

Jenni Lewin Turner

EDIA and Development

Nicky Lewis

Stage Management and Regional Director representative

Sue Passmore

Deputy Chair

Mike Sayer

Finance Director

Ariane Simard

Lawyer

Kris Taylor

Board Secretary

Dr Sue Waldock

Deputy Chair

Keith Woodcock

Digital and Technology

Senior Leadership

Elaine Bailey: Compliance and Safeguarding

Lynne Casey: Administration

Katy Richards: Director of Technology

Jo Wagstaff: Business Development and UKYD Director