Robert Read

Robert Read is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the arts and retail sectors. Currently serving as CEO at the National Concert Hall in Dublin since January 2021, Robert has previously held prominent positions such as Managing Director at Kings Place and Chief Operating Officer at DACS. Robert's career includes significant roles at Tate Enterprises Ltd. as Operations Director, and at BBC Worldwide, where responsibilities encompassed Head of BBC Shop and Business Manager. Additionally, Robert worked at BBC in various managerial roles within the retail division and held managerial positions at HMV. Educational qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Painting from Wimbledon School of Art, and a B'Tec National Diploma in Art and Design from South Notts College of Further Education.