Fiona Gasper

Fiona Gasper is an accomplished arts leader with extensive experience in executive roles within the cultural sector. Since April 2016, Fiona has served as Executive Director of the Manchester International Festival, where strategic leadership is provided for this prominent arts event. Prior to this, Fiona was the Executive Director at Royal Exchange Theatre from July 2010 to March 2016. Fiona's career includes significant contributions as the Executive Producer for the Liverpool 2008 European Capital of Culture and as a board member at xtrax since 2007. Additionally, Fiona held a position as Regional Council member for ACE NW from March 2009 to June 2014 and gained early experience as Executive Producer at Contact Theatre from 1999 to 2002. Fiona holds a degree in Politics from Manchester Metropolitan University and has a solid educational foundation from Rutland Sixth Form College and St Mary's School Wantage.