Federation of Scottish Theatre appoints Fiona Sturgeon Shea as new CEO

Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) has appointed Fiona Sturgeon Shea as its new Chief Executive Officer.

FST is the membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre in Scotland. Fiona joins FST from Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland where she was Creative Director. Over the course of her career Fiona has worked in senior roles for several theatre companies in the UK, including the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow and the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, Surrey. She also spent 5 years with the Scottish Arts Council as Head of Audience & Organisational Development.

Commenting on the appointment Alix Meekison said: “we’re delighted to have advised FST on this key appointment and to have helped attract someone of Fiona’s calibre and experience. We wish Fiona and the whole team at FST every future success.”

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