Rachel de Ridder

Rachel de Ridder is a seasoned professional in commercial services and business development, currently serving as the Commercial Services Coordinator at Contact Theatre since December 2021. Prior to this role, Rachel held the position of Business Development Coordinator at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) from November 2017 to December 2021, where responsibilities included generating commercial income from retail and venue hire and supporting the fundraising team. Rachel also served as Retail Manager at the Old Royal Naval College from November 2011 to November 2017, overseeing retail operations at the Discover Greenwich visitor centre and managing a team of staff and volunteers. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies and Heritage from Macquarie University, completed between 2005 and 2007.