The Royal Scottish National Orchestra have announced the appointment of Michael Elliott as their new chief executive, taking over from Simon Woods who departed in April.
Elliot has been director of culture at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in London since June 2008, and was formally chief executive of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. He will take up is position with the orchestra on August 1.
RSNO chairman Brian Lang, who led the appointment committee, said, “Michael’s experience and knowledge of orchestral management and the wider cultural sector will be of great benefit to the RSNO.
“He will join the team in good time for the start of Stephane Deneve’s final season as musical director and will have the pleasure of working with incoming director Peter Oundjian.
“Together, they will deliver artistic excellence for the people of Scotland.”
The new chief executive was delighted on his appointment.
He said, “It is my aim to build on the recent successes of the musicians and staff under the leadership of Simon Woods and Stephane Deneve, and to see the RSNO playing a key role in Scottish society, cultural life and education.”
Elliott is also chairman of the board of governors at Wolverhampton University. A graduate of Sheffield University, he is married to June and has a son Peter and a daughter Chrissie.
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