Kirsty Leith

Kirsty Leith is an accomplished leader in public affairs and cultural education, currently serving as Chair of Governors at Global Academy since September 2023. With extensive experience at Global since August 2014, Kirsty has held roles such as Director of Public Affairs and Head of Public Affairs. Previous positions include Head of Museums at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport from October 2012 to July 2014, and various leadership roles at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport from 2003 to 2012. Kirsty also contributed to the Government Olympic Executive and led initiatives in youth music and cultural education. Kirsty holds a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Music from Leeds Beckett University, completed in 1997.