Debbie began her career as a dance artist, has led major arts capital projects and as Chief Executive of Nottingham based EM Media, led the most successful screen agency of its time, not only establishing an enviable portfolio of film and content investments but also achieving significant returns on investments.
Debbie specialises in sector strategy, interim senior leadership, organisational transformation and turn-around. She has delivered four successful organisational mergers and was instrumental in the creation of FABRIC for whom she has created business, sector growth and development plans. Debbie has extensive experience of governance having served as a trustee and director of charities and public and private companies throughout her career. Currently, Debbie is a director of the Cathedral Quarter BID in Derby, and serves as the Independent Chair of the UK Dance Network.
Debbie is a graduate of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Derby International Business School and the University of Warwick where she qualified as an executive coach.
Debbie brings extensive experience of strategic leadership in the cultural and creative sector, delivering consultancy, interim leadership, mentoring, coaching and development at board and senior leadership level. She is a Fellow of the RSA.