Bangarra Dance Theatre announces new Executive Director

The Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced that Philippe Magid has been appointed as its new Executive Director following an extensive national recruitment process.

Commenting on the appointment, Bangarra Chair, Larissa Behrendt, said the board is delighted to be welcoming Philippe Magid into the Bangarra family and believes he will bring to the company great energy and enthusiasm.

Behrendt stated "with a strong understanding of the sector and diverse business experience, his skills will be a perfect complement to Artistic Director Stephen Page and the team at Bangarra."

Philippe Magid's most recent position was Associate Executive Director of The Australian Ballet which held from December 2010.

Page said he was looking forward to working with Philippe as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014 and enters an exciting new phase.

The company is currently preparing a new work for its 2014 national tour, Patyegarang, which will have its World Premiere in Sydney on 13th June before touring to Canberra, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Commenting on his appointment, Magid, who commenced in the role yesterday (13th March 2014), stated "it is an honour to be entrusted with leading the business and operations of Bangarra Dance Theatre, the iconic Australian Indigenous arts company.

"I look forward to working with the Board, Stephen Page and the whole team."

Magid has been working across the Australian performing arts industry for over ten years. After majoring with Honours in piano performance at the Victorian College of the Arts, Philippe left the stage to establish a career in arts management. In his role at The Australian Ballet, he was responsible for the main commercial operations of one of Australia's largest performing arts organisations and one of the busiest ballet companies in the world.

He was part of the leadership team that designed and delivered the company's 50th anniversary strategy. He also led the company's successful New York tour in June 2012 and with the Board and senior team delivered the Ballet's new production centre in December 2012.

In 2012 Philippe was appointed to the Tessitura (leading Arts CRM and Technology business) International Board.

For more information go to www.bangarra.com.au

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