After five years as Malthouse Chair, Simon Westcott will be pursuing new business ventures in Asia. In his place, Malthouse Board member Michele Levine has been appointed to the role of Chair for 2014. Sarah Neal has also been appointed Executive Producer of Malthouse Theatre in 2014. This appointment follows the announcement that Jo Porter will be leaving the position. Find out more by reading our story: Malthouse Theatre Chair steps down after five years.
Frank Howarth will step down from the Australian Museum after 10 years as Director. Howarth was quick to rule out retirement, indicating that he will remain as President of Museums Australia and a Trustee of the Australian Museum and Lizard Island Foundations, as well as seeking other roles in the arts, culture and science sectors. For the rest of the story read: Australian Museum Director to step down in 2014.
