Chris Gribble Ph.D.

Chris Gribble PhD, Hon FRSL is a prominent figure in the arts and mental health sectors, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of The Forum Norwich and a Trustee for DanceEast. With extensive experience on various boards, Chris holds roles including Member of the Board of Trustees for Norfolk and Waveney Mind and Volunteer for Samaritans, contributing to mental health support and community wellbeing. As a long-standing Chair and now Election Committee Member for the International Cities of Refuge Network, Chris advocates for the protection of writers and artists at risk. Previous leadership experience includes serving as Chief Executive of the National Centre for Writing and as a Board Member for the Norfolk and Suffolk Culture Board and CARCANET PRESS LIMITED. Educational credentials include a BA, MA, and PhD in German, Philosophy, Critical Theory, and Poetry from The University of Manchester.