Welsh National Opera today announced the appointment of Geraint Talfan Davies as the company’s new Chairman. He previously held the role from 2000 until 2003, prior to becoming Chairman of the Arts Council of Wales.In announcing the appointment, Acting Chairman, Roger Thomas said: “The Board of WNO is delighted to have secured someone as experienced and distinguished as Geraint as Chairman. He made an enormous impact during his previous period in the role and we are delighted that in Geraint we have someone who will lead the Board in taking the company forward. Not only does he have wide ranging experience of opera and music within Wales and across the UK but he has great passion and commitment for the work of the company.” Geraint Talfan Davies said: “It is a real privilege to have an opportunity to return to WNO. The quality of the company’s work, the affection in which it is held within Wales and its reputation everywhere, make it unique. I shall look forward to giving what help I can to the Board and to John Fisher and his very fine team.” John Fisher, General Director of WNO, said: “I am thrilled that Geraint is returning to WNO and that I will have the opportunity to work closely with him. His reputation in the arts is exceptional and I know he is one of the foremost advocates for the company’s work. I am sure he will make a major contribution to the future success of WNO.” |
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Thursday, September 7, 2006 |
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