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Board & Management profiles

Lucy Galliard

Chief Executive

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I joined Sinfonia Viva in January 2022, in a role which combines my commitment to making orchestral music as accessible and relevant as possible, and my love of the orchestral repertoire.

I read music at the University of York, and completed an MA in the History of Film Music at the University of Leeds before starting my career at a community arts organisation in Doncaster.

In 2005 I began working for Live Music Now, a national charity supporting emerging professional musicians across all genres, and enabling people who were least likely to be able to access high quality live music to have performances in their schools, care settings, day centres and hospitals. In 2012 I became Acting Executive Director of Live Music Now UK, having previously worked within the Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Branch of the charity.

In 2014 I became the Director of Learning & Engagement at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra where I was responsible for the running of the Symphonic Choruses, CBSO Youth Orchestra, and all the educational, family and community concerts, creative projects, and partnerships.  

I am also a Trustee of Accessible Arts and Media, an inclusive music charity based in York.

07360 161390

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Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 16th May, 2022

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Marianne Barraclough

Deputy Chief Executive: Programme

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I am Deputy Chief Executive at Sinfonia Viva and before that I worked for a creative arts charity based in London.  I have been designing and managing creative education projects for over 15 years and I’m particularly interested in creating opportunities to inspire young and older people alike by working closely and creatively alongside professional artists.

During my time at Viva the orchestra has won several awards including the prestigious RPS Music Award for Audiences and Engagement in 2018, the Best Family Event award at the Family Friendly Awards in 2016, a national Arts & Business award for a corporate training partnership with Rolls-Royce plc as well as being shortlisted for many other national awards.

In 2016 I became a governor at Tower View Primary School, taking the lead as link for the creative arts and outdoor learning.  In 2018 I became Vice Chair of Governors.

In 2016 I became a trustee of Tom Dale Company, a creative and innovative contemporary dance company which explores the ways in which dance, electronic music and digital art come together.  I became Chair of Tom Dale Company in 2018.

When I’m not working, I enjoy baking, playing the flute and having fun with my family.

07875 530346 [email protected]

Published: 29th March, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

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Matthew Lax

Deputy Chief Executive: Operation

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I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2003 where I studied music. Whilst there, I concentrated my studies on trumpet performance and played in many of the University's ensembles including the two Symphony Orchestras, Wind Orchestra, Brass Ensemble and Big Band.

When the Sinfonia Viva schedule permits, I continue to play the trumpet in the Nottingham and Derby area. I am currently a member of the Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra and Derventio Brass Ensemble and regularly play with other orchestras and ensembles in the area including the Orchestra of the Restoration, Heart of England Orchestra and the orchestras for Music for Everyone and Nottingham Bach Choir. I can also be found in the orchestra pit of several local amateur operatic societies. I also play the Organ for various churches in the Loughborough area. I am also a trustee (and currently the Treasurer) of the Nottingham music-based charity Music for Everyone.

07979 695523 [email protected]

Published: 28th March, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

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Hattie Coupe

Creative Projects Manager

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07828 315520 [email protected]  

Published: 26th March, 2022

Updated: 5th October, 2023

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Suzanne Penn

Finance Manager

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07361 810618 [email protected]

Published: 22nd January, 2022

Updated: 8th September, 2023

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Tony Davis | FRAes FInstTT FRSA

Chair of Trustees

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Tony Davis had an early interest in aviation which has led to an airline career spanning more than 30 years. 

In 2002 he became the founding Managing Director of a low cost airline, Bmibaby and in 2005 he was appointed as President and Chief Executive Office of Tiger Airways, a low cost airline created by Singapore, Australia and South Korea. 

During his time in Asia, he also served as non-executive director of the Singapore Tourism Board and served on various boards in Singapore, Australia and South Korea. 

Following his return to the UK in 2012, he became a partner in Irelandia Aviation, a leading airline start-up investment fund with interests in a number of Latin American countries and served as a non-executive director of Glasgow Prestwick Airport. 

He has had a lifelong interest in music and the arts, having been an enthusiastic schoolboy musician and his partner of more than 20 years being a professional violinist. He is Chairman of 1206 (City of Lichfield) Squadron RAF Air Cadets and a Trustee of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. He previously served on the board of New College Nottingham and the Lichfield Festival and has a keen interest in youth, diversity and education issues.  

Published: 19th February, 2019

Updated: 19th July, 2021

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Warrick Matthews

Board Member | Chair of Finance and General Purpose Committee

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Published: 10th February, 2019

Updated: 8th September, 2023

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Andrew Nicklin

Board Member

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Published: 22nd January, 2019

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Robin Wood

Board Member | Chair of Artistic Development Group

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Published: 22nd January, 2019

Updated: 8th September, 2023

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Carl Muldal

Board Member

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Published: 22nd January, 2019

Updated: 19th July, 2021

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Helen Geary

Board Member | Chair of Fundraising Committee

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Published: 22nd January, 2019

Updated: 8th September, 2023

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Parminder Johal

Board Member
Head of Discipline for Accounting, University of Derby

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Combining teaching and learning, research, management and leadership and governance, Parminder's roles are multifaceted.

As Head of Accounting she leads a team of passionate and dedicated professionals. They deliver a suite of accounting and finance programmes designed to give students choice, flexibility, opportunity to progress from undergraduate to postgraduate/professional study, and ultimately enjoy a rewarding career in an accounting profession of their choosing.

She is a professionally qualified accountant and a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA). Prior to joining higher education I worked in industry as a senior financial analyst for BT plc based in London.

Published: 21st January, 2019

Updated: 19th July, 2021

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Margaret Cookhorn

Board Member | Chair of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

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Published: 21st January, 2019

Updated: 8th September, 2023

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Councillor Emily Lonsdale

Board Member

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Published: 8th January, 2019

Updated: 8th September, 2023

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