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President

This role has responsibility for development and stewardship of the MSO brand, and its positioning and prominence with the cultural and events landscape of Melbourne and beyond. It is responsible for leading and delivering the marketing, publicity,....

Richard is currently Managing Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, President of Live Performance Australia, Chair of the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals and a Partner in REĂ Consulting. An experienced CEO, non-executive director, cultural precinct leader, producer, and public servant, Richard Evans has held roles as Executive Director of The Bell Shakespeare Company, Managing Director of Sydney’s BridgeClimb, Executive Director of The Australian Ballet, Interim Managing Director of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and CEO of Sydney Opera House. In his role at the Opera House Richard oversaw 2,500 events annually, attracted over $200 million in major capital works funding, established a number of new festivals and activations, significantly developing the public domain and presided over a period of unprecedented economic, brand, tourism visitation and audience growth. Richard has a deep knowledge of and experience in managing creative companies, a strong entrepreneurial outlook and a solid record of commercial management, growth and government relations. Richard is a passionate place maker, with an acute sense of potential for public spaces and cultural infrastructure projects. He is tech-savvy, data driven, insightful, energetic, and an inspiring leader of high performing teams. Richard has a global outlook and relationships, with significant international experience and networks. Following a 20-year career Richard Evans established REĂ Consulting Pty Ltd in early 2013. REĂ Consulting Pty Ltd is a boutique consulting firm offering business, philanthropic, communications, recruitment and marketing insights and strategies. Key skills include team building and experience planning in the arts, culture, events and broader community and cultural infrastructure and development environments.