Fiona Allan is returning to Australia following a stellar career in the United Kingdom. Allen brings to her role substantial experience leading multiple performing arts organisations, including the UK’s busiest single theatre, Birmingham Hippodrome. Allan has more than 20 years’ experience in senior artistic and business roles in the cultural sector.
‘This is a critical appointment because Opera Australia is the nation’s largest and most significant performing arts company, and our successful recovery from COVID-19 will help drive the entire arts sector by rebuilding jobs and activity.