May 1, 2024 – Rags Davloor, Chair of The National Ballet of Canada’s Board of Directors, today announced Caldwell Partners has been selected to lead the search for a new Executive Director. Chief Financial Officer Amanda Ram will serve as Interim Executive Director as of July 1, 2024. Current Executive Director Barry Hughson steps down from the position on June 30 to join American Ballet Theatre, as previously announced.
Caldwell Partners will collaborate with the Board of Director’s Search Committee and conduct an extensive, international search for the National Ballet’s next Executive Director.
“We are very pleased to work with Heather Ring and Geoff Keating of Caldwell Partners for this important recruitment. Caldwell has demonstrated a deep understanding of our organization and our culture having recruited Barry Hughson, Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director, and Director of Development Diana Reitberger. They have extensive experience recruiting top talent in the not-for-profit and cultural sectors and have an inclusive search process that aligns with The National Ballet of Canada’s commitment to advancing principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
