Canada’s Honens International Piano Competition has named Amanda Smith as prez and CEO.
She has already depped in those roles since John Kieser abruptly quit in November.
Away from Honens, Smith is a Board Director and Secretary of Xenia Concerts Inc., an organization that creates performing arts experiences for neurodiverse and disability people.
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