Circus Arts names new CEO

DAN COWDRILL will become Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Circus Arts in early September, succeeding KATE WHITE, who announced departure late last year. 

Currently part of the management team, Cowdrill oversees commercial and external relations. He is also a business development consultant for museums and heritage, including clients such as the British Museum and the Scouts.

ALI KING, Chair of the National Centre for Circus Arts, said: “[We] are very excited about this appointment, and we are very confident that Dan will provide a safe yet exciting pair of hands to keep us moving forward.

"He cares very much about the future of the National Centre and all the students, staff, participants, professional artists, alumni, partners, and stakeholders that engage with us."