The Old Vic theatre has announced Simon Warshaw as the new chair of its board of trustees. He takes over from Nick Clarry, who has led the board since 2014, writes Louisa Woolf…
Warshaw, a retired investment banker and co-founder of corporate finance advisory firm, Robey Warshaw LLP, will take up the role in July at the 207-year old Waterloo venue. He has also been a trustee of the National Theatre since 2016.
“I am incredibly honoured and excited to be taking on the role of Chair of The Old Vic at this pivotal moment,” he said.
“I am very grateful to Nick Clarry for his extraordinary commitment over the last 13 years and for handing over the theatre in such a strong position.”
Executive director Laura Stevenson, current artistic director Matthew Warchus, and incoming artistic director Rupert Goold, welcomed Warshaw to the theatre’s leadership.
They jointly commented: ‘We are delighted to welcome Simon to The Old Vic and we look forward to working with him as we enter the next chapter of our theatre’s life. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Nick Clarry for his dedication and guidance.
“For over a decade, Nick has remained a loyal champion of our work on and off stage, supporting our theatre through artistic, physical and cultural changes and we are incredibly grateful to him for everything he has done.”
