The Southbank Centre has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Governors. The appointments of Leigh Tavaziva, Group Chief Operating Operator at the BBC and Sir Roly Keating, former Chief Executive of the British Library, were confirmed by the Secretary of State, Department of Culture, Media and Sport. They officially take up their posts on February 27 2025.
In addition, Libby Savill will also step into the role of Deputy Chair, Southbank Centre, from 1 April 2025, taking over from Luke Mayhew who will continue as a Governor on the Board. Misan Harriman, Chair of the Southbank Centre, said: “We are delighted to welcome these two highly esteemed governors onto the Southbank Centre Board. Their exceptional expertise and experience in their respected fields will be vital as we deliver our strategic goals. I am hugely grateful for Luke Mayhew’s work and support in his time as Deputy Chair. He has been – and continues to be – a huge asset to the Board and I am so pleased he will remain with the Board as a Governor for the remainder of his tenure.”
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