Samenua Sesher speaks with Hilary Carty, director of the Clore Leadership Programme: an organisation that aims to develop and strengthen leadership potential across the cultural and creative sectors, offering development programmes for leaders at all stages of their careers.
Hilary has been at the forefront of cultural leadership for decades. She began her journey as a leader as director of a small dance company, and had various senior positions with Arts Council England before she was appointed as Director of the Cultural Leadership Programme, a £22 million government fund for investment in ‘excellence in leadership’ within the UK cultural sector
Hilary was nominated by Samenua Sesher, director of Museum of Colour. Samenua writes: ‘Hilary has had a long and illustrious career in culture leadership, firstly as a leader herself and now as a supporter of other leaders. She is rare in her ability to be absolutely committed and consistent in a sector of many moving parts. She has refused to be trapped by diversity diversions and brings a searing intelligence to whatever role she holds. Hilary can do big picture and strategy while paying keen attention to every detail. She always wears a number of hats alongside her main jobs and yet she makes time to share wisdom and support informally with many. She is a shining star in a sector that is even parts beautifully inspiring and precarious bear pit. She has always inspired me.’
This episode is presented by Samenua Sesher and produced by Stella Sabin. It is a production for the Museum of Colour www.museumofcolour.org.uk
The music in this series is by Soweto Kinch.