Susanne Hasselmann

Susanne joined as Executive Director (Joint CEO) in July 2025. She brings considerable experience and leadership skills in the arts, charities, NHS and the commercial sector. She is a community leader and Champion for Culture for her local council and has a track record of extensive community work and engagement.

Susanne started her career in a FTSE100 company where she progressed to divisional Board Director level before leaving and starting her first business. After three successful start-ups and a 12-year stint in the NHS as a non-executive director, including local, regional and national roles, she joined Chapel Arts Studios (CAS), an Arts Council NPO, in 2021. As Executive Director she supported the board in developing a new strategy and writing several successful Arts Council NPO applications, whilst setting up robust governance and financial systems. She was instrumental in opening a small arts centre, developing a National Saturday Club offer with the local College and instigating/ chairing a place based cultural forum.