Music Venue Trust Strengthens Leadership Team

Music Venue Trust has expanded its senior leadership team as the UK-based charity enters its next phase of growth.

Why it matters:

• The new appointments complete a multi-year program designed to build a resilient management structure that will support the charity’s long-term sustainability and its efforts to protect, champion and invest in the UK’s grassroots music venue network.

The new appointments:

• Joining Founder & CEO Mark Davyd and Chief Operating Officer Beverley Whitrick on the senior management team are:

• Toni Coe-Brooker – Campaigns & Communications Manager

• Sophie Asquith – Venue Support Manager

• Chris Hurne – Head of External Affairs

• Denzil Thomas – Partnerships Manager

• Rebecca Walker – Live Projects Manager

• Adrian Norman – Financial Controller

What they said:

• Mark Davyd, Founder & CEO: “Music Venue Trust has never been about one individual. Everything we’ve achieved over the past 12 years has come from building an exceptional team with the expertise and commitment to fight for Grassroots Music Venues every day. Together, this leadership team ensures we’re stronger, more resilient and better equipped than ever to support the UK’s Grassroots Music Venue community for many years to come.”