Carmel Allen

Carmel Allen is an experienced commercial and creative professional currently serving as the Interim Director of Commercial & Brand at the Royal Shakespeare Company since August 2024. Prior to this, Carmel led all commercial activities as Managing Director and CEO of Tate Commerce from September 2018 to October 2024. Previous roles include Creative Director at LINLEY London from October 2015 to October 2022, Brand Champion at Heal's from May 2013 to October 2022, and Editor-in-Chief at GDR Creative Intelligence, consulting for leading global brands until October 2022. Carmel has a strong background in creative problem-solving, marketing, and brand development, complemented by a BA joint honors degree in Geography, Art, and Archaeology from the University of London.