Counterculture Partnership LLP, which provides strategic and business advice to the cultural, educational and creative sectors, is pleased to announce a series of promotions to senior positions within the firm.
These promotions, reflect the Partners’ ongoing commitment to the firm’s strategic growth and continual improvement, as well as to diversity of experience and background.
Counterculture Partner and Chair, John Newbigin OBE welcomes the news:
“Counterculture is lucky enough to have an exceptionally talented and committed group of partners, with a great diversity of skills, and that’s well reflected in these new appointments and promotions. It’s also evidence of Counterculture’s growing reputation and international reach at a time when the creative and cultural world needs imaginative strategies and solid financial plans more than ever”.
Promotions and Role Changes:
Promoted to Senior Partner:
(*Previously served as Vice Chairs)
Looking forward to her new role, Susanna Eastburn MBE commented:
“I’m delighted to be stepping up to the Senior Partner role at Counterculture at a time when I feel the breadth of experience and knowledge required by the cultural, education and creative sectors is growing and changing so fast. I have such huge admiration and respect for all that my fellow Counterculture Partners can bring into this context and look forward to playing a more involved role in the firm’s continued development”.
New Vice Chairs:
Reflecting on her upcoming position, Bo Escritt said:
“I am honoured to take on the Vice Chair role at Counterculture at a time when the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the cultural, education, and creative sectors has never been greater. I am inspired by the dedication and hard work of my colleagues and look forward to applying my HR and EDI expertise in supporting our firm and the organisations that we serve”.
Additionally, Counterculture is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors to lead business development efforts in key geographical regions.
New Directors:
· Alan Roberts, Director of Western Europe – Higher Education and organisational development specialist
· Shelley Twitchin, Director of North America – Senior financial and strategic consultant
Highlighting the opportunities for international growth, Alan stated:
“I’m thrilled to take on the role of Director of Western Europe at Counterculture. Higher education, arts, culture, and heritage each hold transformative power, but it’s at their intersections that truly exciting possibilities emerge. Just as language and culture evolve and flow across borders, so too do the ideas and assets that define our shared heritages. I’m eager to explore how we can harness this dynamic energy to foster innovation and collaboration on an international scale”.