The Board of Opera Australia has parted company with C EO Fiona Allan after just over three years. She’s looking for another job abroad. Heavily massaged statements follow:
OA Chair Rod Sims said: ‘Fiona’s tireless work has enabled the company to regain its momentum post-COVID and put in place a clear strategic direction for a sustainable future.
‘Fiona has positioned OA well to continue its evolution in the complex environment in which all arts organisations are operating.
‘The Board of Directors, the Executive Team, and our company of artists, creatives and arts workers express their gratitude to Fiona for her strong strategic leadership and exceptional efforts bringing OA back into production post-COVID, and for laying a solid foundation for OA to achieve its purpose to be an opera company for a 21st-century Australia.’
Fiona Allan said: ‘It has been a privilege and an honour to lead Australia’s national opera company. After more than three deeply rewarding years as CEO, the time has come for me to explore new opportunities in cultural leadership while reconnecting with my international networks.
‘During my tenure, I have been proud to work alongside the Board to develop a new strategic direction focused on championing Australian talent, empowering creative teams, and nurturing the next generation of artists and audiences.’
The Annual Report recorded an operating loss of A$4.9 million.
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