Director and CEO at HOME
Dave has worked as an arts professional for over 30 years. He currently leads HOME, a purpose built 7,500m2 multi art form venue that opened in May 2015, a project he conceived and led that has attracted almost 2.5m visits since it opened. He is also seconded to Manchester City Council in a part time role of Director of Culture responsible for advising the Council on policy and strategy for culture.
Dave was awarded a Doctor of Arts honoris causa by the University of Salford, is a Fellow of the RSA, a member of the Chartered Management Institute, and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. He is an advisor to the British Council and holds a number of non-executive roles on not-for-profit boards.
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