Richard Russell
Richard is the Arts Councilās Chief Operating Officer, responsible for leading the Arts Council investment, governance and planning functions. He is also Executive lead on the Arts Councilās Goal to ensure that every child and young person has the opportunity to experience the richness of the arts, museums and libraries. Richard took up this post in November 2016.
Since 2013, Richard was the Arts Councilās Policy & Research Director responsible for building an evidence base to support the Arts Councilās work. He also led on the Arts Councilās work on workforce and leadership in the arts and cultural sector, including Higher Education.
Richardās career prior to joining the Arts Council included leading arts organisations and festivals across England