From left: Nick Addyman and Sarah Gee

Addyman joins the charity as Gee moves into a new dual role of chief executive and artistic director

Changing Faces

Spitalfields Music appoints new chair as chief executive takes on dual role

Arts Professional
2 min read

NICK ADDYMAN has been appointed Spitalfields Music’s new chair. He replaces Professor MAURICE BIRIOTTI, who has stepped down after nine years in the role.

His appointment comes as the London-based music charity’s chief executive, SARAH GEE, moves into a new dual role of chief executive and artistic director.

Addyman, a practising solicitor and founding member of the Parabis Group, has been a board member for several arts organisations, including English National Opera, where he was also chair of the finance committee.

Commenting on his new role, he said: “Music has the power to transform the lives of all, and I am thrilled to be working alongside Sarah, her team and all the trustees in delivering our mission.

“I am looking forward to meeting and working with all involved in our communities as we continue to develop and strengthen Spitalfields Music.” 

Gee said she was “excited about the future of our organisation with Nick as our chair”. 

She added: “We are embarking on a period of growth as we stabilise the charity post-Covid, with a new business plan to underpin more music for East London, deeper engagement with schools and community organisations, and new pathways to support creatives which will sustain and nurture our sector.”