As work progresses in the direction of the re-opening of the Citizens Theatre later this yr following a serious redevelopment, the manufacturing home is trying to appoint a brand new Executive Director to work alongside Artistic Director Dominic Hill as Joint Chief Executive.
After greater than 5 years within the position, Alex McGowan has introduced that he’ll stand down from the place in the summertime of 2024. Alex has been pivotal in guiding the redevelopment mission by way of to its ultimate yr of completion. In December, the corporate marked ‘one year to go’, with productions on stage anticipated to return by the top of this yr.
He will hand over to a brand new Executive Director as the main target strikes to the corporate’s first years of operation in its new dwelling.
Alex will stay in publish till summer season 2024 permitting succession planning to be in place.
On asserting the information, Chair of the Board, Paul McNamee stated:
“Alex has made a remarkable contribution to the Citizens Theatre in the last 5 years. In a challenging period for the performing arts sector, he has worked tirelessly in partnership with Dominic to keep the vision for our new building on track while remaining connected to our audiences and participants. In my short time as Chair, I have hugely enjoyed working and learning from Alex. He is a leader of incredible talent, knowledge and energy. On behalf of the Board, I thank him for everything he has done to secure the future of the Citizens Theatre as we approach re-opening and a new chapter in our history.”
Artistic Director, Dominic Hill stated:
“Everyone at the Citz is hugely grateful to Alex for his leadership over the last five years, and in particular his unrelenting resolve to bring the building redevelopment project to completion. Later this year we will finally re-open a building that is fit for purpose and allows us to fulfil our artistic, accessibility and sustainability goals. He has made an essential contribution to the future of the Citizens Theatre and I wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
Alex McGowan stated:
“I am really proud of everything the Citizens Theatre has achieved during my time with the company. I joined during a significant period of change as demolition works commenced on the building redevelopment and we became a producing theatre operating without our own building. Now, as plans for reopening start to take shape and the focus moves to the company’s first years in its fantastic new home, it feels the right time to start the process of appointing a new Executive Director to take those plans forward. I have relished this leadership role in Scottish theatre, which will continue to be very close to my heart.”
