Despina is a theatre producer and creative leader with 20 years’ experience across the subsidised and commercial sectors.

She is currently establishing a new artist-led experiences division for independent UK music entity ATC Group plc.

Until recently she was the Executive Director of the Young Vic theatre under Kwame Kwei-Armah’s artistic leadership, where she oversaw a roster of work including the critically acclaimed Death of a Salesman (West End & Broadway), Fairview, Daniel Fish’s Oklahoma! and Best of Enemies (West End).

Previous roles include Executive Producer at production companies Punchdrunk International and Frantic Assembly; producing, general management and fundraising experience at Mark Rubinstein (West End General Management); the Young Vic (as lead producer); the Almeida theatre; and Ambassador Theatre Group.

Despina is a Clore Leadership Programme Fellow and a trustee of the Barbican, and medical-educational charity The Laura Case Trust.