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
