CEO since 2020, Mark joined the theatres in 2016 as Managing Director following his previous role as Deputy Chief Executive of Pitlochry Festival Theatre – one of Scotland’s most prolific building-based theatres.

He has also worked for Creative New Zealand (Arts Council of New Zealand) and the Walt Disney Company in London. A Board Member for Liverpool BID Company, Mark is a Steering Group Member of Liverpool’s Race Equality Action Group and She Leads for Legacy. He is also a member of the Hope Street CIC and St George’s Quarter CIC as well as serving on the strategy subcommittee of the Liverpool Culture Network.

Originally from New Zealand, Mark trained in theatre and has devoted his career to creative leadership roles in which he can create equitable, safe, diverse and resilient environments where the arts can flourish.

In his role as CEO, Mark sits on the Board of Trustees.

Nathan joined as Creative Director in 2024 and his first production will be as a writer, with Takeaway, premiering in April 2025.

Previously Artistic Director of the National Student Drama Festival (NSDF), Nathan has championed emerging talent and forged groundbreaking partnerships, showcasing some of the most exciting new work from across the country. He was the Creative Producer and Associate Artist for 20 Stories High (an Associate Company of the theatres) and is co-founder of New Step Theatre with writer Joe Ward Munrow (their production of DOGS was a sellout in the Playhouse Studio in 2022).

As a director his recent credits include: Alice in Wonderland (Shakespeare North Playhouse); The Mountaintop (Leicester Curve and UK Tour); Sucker Punch (Queens Theatre Hornchurch in association with the National Theatre) and A Play for the Living in the Time of Extinction (Headlong and The Barbican in association with Shakespeare North).

As writer and adapter, credits include: Pleasant Land and Homegirl (Derby Theatre).

Ros joined the company in 2024 as Finance Director. An industry accountant with experience in both the commercial and not-for-profit sector, she previously held the role of Director of Finance & Resources at Storyhouse in Chester and was part of the leadership team for the venue’s opening in 2017.

Ros is a Trustee and Treasurer at Cheshire Dance and a Finance Lead for Tawd Vale Governance, Merseyside Scouts.

Andrea Nixon, Chair

Andrea is a highly experienced executive director and cultural consultant with a significant track record in change management, strategic development, partnership programming, business development and fundraising. Appointed Executive Director of Tate Liverpool in 2006, Andrea led the management and continued development of the gallery from Liverpool’s year as European Capital of Culture in 2008, up until May 2018. She has national board experience at Arts Council North, the Crafts Council and The Audience Agency, as well as serving on the Visitor Economy Board for the Liverpool City Region LEP from 2011 to 2018.  Prior to moving to Liverpool, Andrea was Director of Development for the Tate in London from 1998 to 2006, playing a key role in the creation of both Tate Modern and Tate Britain.

As an independent consultant and with Counterculture LLP and People Make it Work she works with a range of clients on strategic cultural planning and placemaking, including Liverpool City Council, the Old Vic Theatre in London, Marketing Cheshire, The Box Plymouth, Tees Valley Combined Authority, English National Ballet, Turner Contemporary and National Museums Liverpool.

Andrea is currently Chair of the V&A Dundee Advisory Council and a Trustee of Harewood House Trust. She was awarded the MBE for services to the arts in 2019.

Passionate about the arts, Saphena’s writing, creativity and consultancy skills have been used by BBC Television and Radio, Victoria and Albert Museum, Southbank Royal Festival Hall, British Council, Tate Liverpool, Tamasha and Eclipse Theatre Company. Her day job is Director of Inclusion and Workforce Development for arts in education charity Curious Minds.

Through her work she challenges the barriers to participation that prevent children and young people in the North accessing great arts and culture in and out of school. As a playwright and graduate of the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Playwrights Programme, BBC Writers Room ‘Write Across Liverpool’ initiative and Box of Tricks Theatre she writes for stage and is currently developing new work.

Natasha grew up on Merseyside, and as a teenager she was an active member of the Everyman’s Youth Theatre.

Now based in Hertfordshire Natasha has worked with a range of theatre companies, including the Almeida Theatre, National Theatre Studio and Talawa Theatre Company. Natasha currently works as a consultant, supporting a range of organisations across the cultural sector.

Natasha has an interest in arts administration and cultural leadership, and mentors emerging and mid-career administrators and general managers in her spare time.

In 2019 Natasha received an MBE for services to theatre.

Laura Collier is an Independent Creative Director and Executive Producer; empowering cultural organisations to thrive, driving artistic strategy and cultural change and enabling artists to make their best work. Laura has held senior positions in many of the UK’s leading arts organisations, including most recently as the first ever Creative Director of Shakespeare North Playhouse, and as Head of Studio at the National Theatre, as well as Associate Producer at Battersea Arts Centre and the Traverse Theatre.  

Paul is Regional Lead for Inclusion, for the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust, overseeing NHS services in the East of England.

He has a long history working in mental health in the North West, supporting people both in Liverpool and Wirral.

Liverpool born and bred Paul is delighted to be joining the E&P board at this time and is excited at the prospect of being part of our vibrant organisation and cultural icon.

Cllr Portia Fahey is a Labour Party councillor representing the Everton North ward in Liverpool City Council. She was elected in May 2023, and represents over 4000 households in North Liverpool. She is known for her advocacy for community-led initiatives and her commitment to addressing social issues, particularly poverty and inequality.

For the past 10 years, Portia has also been an active member of the local grassroots improv scene and regularly performs with Broken Chair, Liverpool’s longest running long-form team. On top of all that, Portia works in the adult social care sector, supporting adults with profound learning disabilities. This work enables the people she supports to live independently and access the local community on their terms.

Originally from Nottingham, Portia graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2016 with a degree in History and English.

Jill is an experienced board member, business leader and advisor, acting as a non-executive for a diverse range of organisations. A Chartered Accountant, born and bred in Liverpool, she is well networked, regarded and respected in the North West business community.

Until 2020 she was the Regional Managing Partner of RSM, the 7th largest firm of accountants in the UK, and a member of the firm’s National Leadership Team, a Main Board Director and Acting COO.

Jill has been coming to the theatres since she was at school and is passionate about the contribution that the theatres make to the Liverpool region.

Paul is a seasoned and awarded cultural business advisor with over 25 years of expertise in capital regeneration and development.

Committed to leveraging culture as a catalyst for place-making and community enhancement, Paul also brings a personal dedication to advancing neurodivergent perspectives and amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in the arts. He aims to contribute his strategic insight and passion for inclusivity to the Trust, supporting its mission to enrich Liverpool’s cultural landscape and strengthen its role within the community.

An experienced HR professional and project manager, Julie serves as the Head of HR Operations at the University of Liverpool.

With a career spanning the private, public, and third sectors, she has successfully led initiatives to foster positive organisational culture and enhance employee engagement. A passionate theatre enthusiast, Julie is thrilled to join the trustee board, eager to support an organisation that champions innovative theatre and actively promotes diversity.

Paul Maddock is a Director at DWF, an international law firm, dealing with a range of commercial disputes including contractual claims, corporate matters and professional negligence issues.  

In addition, Paul is ranked for his work advising professionals acting in contentious trust and probate matters. Paul is ranked in Legal 500 for his work with professional trustees helping then guide the risk and governance issues they experience in their roles.  

Paul also is chair of the Law Society of England and Wales’ LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network, which helps to improve DEI across the sector.  

Camilla is the first Director of Communications to be appointed at Liverpool City Council.

She joined the council in January 2019 at a time of government austerity, Brexit fears and global downturn. Camilla’s team is responsible for producing the city council’s communication and marketing strategy. They work closely with local government colleagues and city stakeholders across the private and public sectors.

Prior to returning to her home city, Camilla was a senior TV News Editor running flagship network newsrooms across both BBC News and ITV News. Camilla was the programme editor for all of the main BBC news TV bulletins – the News at One, the News at Six and the News at Ten – before moving to ITV News to become the programme editor of ITV’s News at Ten.

In 2018, Camilla was nominated for a BAFTA for ITV News at Ten’s programme coverage of the ‘Grenfell Fire’ disaster. Camilla has also worked as a Senior Media Consultant, helping to launch the Daytime and Evening schedules for the Euronews World Channel, in collaboration with the US-network NBC.

Camilla prides herself on story-telling, communicating complex thoughts and guiding dynamic teams of creative individuals.

Over the years Camilla has spent much time as an industry awards judge – assessing and rewarding journalists – through the Royal Television Society, Amnesty and MHP Communications.

Camilla also has experience as a university accreditor – helping to assess journalism degrees – under the auspices of the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.

Camilla is a member of the Liverpool City Region Digital and Creative Board and is also a member of the Executive Committee of LGcomms, the membership body for communication professionals in local government.

Caroline is a marketing & communications consultant specialising in the leisure and tourism sector.

Throughout her thirty-year career she has worked in marketing and operational roles for arts organisations and attractions across the UK, including, most recently, Chester Zoo, where she was Director of Marketing for 8 years.

Caroline holds an MBA and is a Fellow of the PRCA.

Tony is the Commercial Director at The Lowry, the mixed-arts venue located in Salford. Joining in January 2005, his responsibilities are varied including conferencing & events, catering, retail, visitor services, facilities management and the theatres technical operations. He also takes the organisational lead on health & safety, security and environmental & sustainability initiatives.

Prior to joining The Lowry he was part of the opening team at Imperial War Museum North, with his early career was in sales and operations in the hotel industry, including a brief period working in Italy.

Tony is passionate about the role the arts can play as a catalyst for social change, and is a strong advocate for the transformative power arts-based activity can have on the mental and emotional well-being of all those who take part.

Despite living in Manchester, he is an avid fan of Liverpool FC, with being at the miracle of Istanbul being one of the most memorable nights of his life. His other sporting interests are playing golf, and up until recently table tennis. His is married, with 2 children.