Dr. Andrew Higgins

Dr. Andrew Higgins has a diverse work experience in various roles within the arts and culture sector. Dr. Andrew is currently serving as the Director of Development at the Imperial War Museums since February 2020. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Development at Glyndebourne from September 2008 to January 2020. Before joining Glyndebourne, they worked as the Head of Marketing and Development at Hackney Empire Theatre from September 2007 to April 2008. Their previous role was as the Head of Marketing and also worked as the Director of Marketing and Funding at San Francisco Opera from May 1998 to January 2001. Before that, they served as the Head of Marketing at English National Opera from June 2001 to April 2004. Dr. Andrew also worked at English Touring Opera as the Head of Marketing from January 2003 to April 2007. Dr. Higgins began their career as the Marketing and Tele-Fund Manager at New York City Opera from January 1990 to January 1998. Overall, Dr. Andrew Higgins has extensive experience in marketing, development, and management within the arts and culture industry.

Dr. Andrew Higgins completed their education at Cardiff Metropolitan University where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Literature with a focus on Tolkien Studies.