Staff of Brand X Read the profiles of our staff at Brand X. Expand JAMES WINTER – Director James graduated from the Centre for the Performing Arts (Adelaide) in 1993. As a Theatre Director, James has worked for the State Opera Company of South Australia, State Theatre Company of South Australia, Restless Dance Company, D Faces of Youth Arts, Urban Myth Theatre of Youth, AIT Arts, Shopfront, Ashfield Youth Theatre, Belvoir Youth Express and The Studio at the Sydney Opera House. James co-founded Brand X in 2005 and since then has worked on 17 re-purpose projects with the company and consulted for the private and public sectors on cultural infrastructure. He currently sits on the board of Darlinghurst Business Partnership, the Nightlife and Creative Sector Advisory Panel for the City of Sydney and the Inner West Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. AESHA HENDERSON – Program Manager Aesha is a visual artist working across design, sculpture, theatre, community arts, performance and production. She holds an honours degree in Visual arts from Sydney College of the Arts and has spent over 10 years working extensively in theatre and events as a designer, maker, installer, project manager, creative director and all round do-whatever-needs-to-be-done. She also has a background in venue management and hospitality. Her work often extends into community and festival events where she enjoys the opportunity to create and facilitate with other artists and community members. Aesha’s work has been seen at the Sydney Observatory, Vivid, Sydney Festival, Tropfest, Cementa, MCA, Sydney Mardi Gras, Campbelltown Arts Centre, City of Sydney NYE, Art Is…Festival, River of Art Festival and Wonderfruit. Aesha has held a studio with Brand X in multiple locations over the years and she looks forward to supporting other Brand X artists in her role. PAUL LOCKWOOD – Venues Manager Paul Lockwood is a local artist, musician and Jack of all trades. Experience derived from years in the entertainment industry including comedy booking, actor management/casting as well as props and event styling. Additional experience includes art sales/curation, hospitality and handyman services. He has worked extensively in food/beverage and most recently as Manager of Workshop Makery on Oxford Street. As a performer himself, Paul empathises with the artists’ needs and wishes encouraging effective communication with his approachable nature and can do attitude. KAT SANDBERG – Finance Officer Kat Sandberg has a Master of Project Management from Charles Sturt University with skills in Financial Management, IT, Stakeholder and Business Management. She has experience working in different industries including hospitality, finance and property with responsibilities that include developing strategies and solutions, designing and documenting new systems and implementing financial processes. Kat brings her advanced skill set in business administration to support our operations and resource functions. JAZ LYNCH – Marketing Manager Jaz has an Advanced Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design from TAFE SA with professional experience in different industries ranging from design agencies, publishing and art direction within fashion; working for companies such as Camilla and Oroton. Her interests lie in the arts, travel, fashion for expression, motion graphics, branding and e-commerce sectors and recently joined the Brand X family to oversee the marketing of our programs and to manage the social media accounts.
Board of Brand X Read the profiles of our Board of Management. Expand DALE HOLLINGSWORTH – Chair Dale has worked in the arts sector for over 15 years, having held senior management positions with some of Australia’s leading arts companies; including Director of Corporate Services for Carriageworks, General Manager for the Australian Centre for Photography, Performance Space and Australian Design Centre Object. Prior to the roles as Financial Administrator for Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Management Accountant for the British Film Institute. He founded ARTANDBUSINESS in 2017 to provide arts organisations with financial and business services and to share his experience of the unique financial and management requirements of the Arts and Not-For-Profit sector. REBECCA ANGEL – Member Rebecca has worked in real estate and development for over 20 years. Having held senior roles within multiple world class organisations and across the globe, her experience spans high profile architecture and city-shaping development across various asset classes and contexts. Rebecca founded Level Six Venture Management in 2011 – a property development advisory assisting clients with the origination, strategic brief, design and execution of projects, with the strong desire to make an impact through the full value chain. Rebecca understands and supports the hugely critical role that a meaningful creative fabric plays in our cities and the economic, social and sustainable value that results for our societies. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Architecture from University of Adelaide and a Master of Business Administration from University of Chicago. DAVID NGUYEN – Secretary David is a lawyer and expert in government commercial law. On behalf of the NSW Crown Solicitor, he advises NSW Government bodies on public finance and major commercial projects. For example, he has acted on the proposed privatisation of Forestry NSW’s softwood estate; the transformation of RailCorp into a state-owned corporation; the negotiation of regulatory agreements with casino operators; tax relief measures for bushfire affected communities; and whole of government financial reform. David also sits, as nominee of the NSW Attorney-General, on a statutory committee that determines appeals against legal aid decisions. He served as the Associate to the Hon. Justice Stephen Gageler AC of the High Court of Australia, and holds a Master of Laws from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. GEORGIA MCKAY – Member Georgia is a communications and marketing specialist with over ten years’ experience across some of Australia and the UK’s leading arts organisations, including Sydney Opera House (where she is currently Senior Communications Manager), Edinburgh International Festival, Sadler’s Wells, Sydney Festival, Sydney Theatre Company and Opera Australia. Georgia is particularly passionate about supporting emerging artists and the independent sector through profile building and audience development. JOHN HUGHES – Treasurer John Hughes is the Head of Fox Studios Australia, the region’s largest integrated film and television production facility and industry hub. Over its 23-year history, the studio has contributed significantly to Sydney, NSW and Australia by being a regional leader and centre of excellence in the creative industries sector. Prior to Fox Studios, John held a number of senior commercial real estate advisory roles where he specialised in commercial transactions, adaptive reuse and development. John holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from UTS, a Bachelor of Business & Commerce from UWS and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is a councillor of Screen Producers Australia, the Deputy Chair of the City of Sydney’s Sustainable Destination Partnership and a board member of Ausfilm Inc. CLARA KLEMSKI – Member Clara is a senior lawyer with broad experience across the arts, policy and cultural planning. She has also maintained an arts practice as an independent theatremaker and playwright. She is passionate about working with artists, government and arts organisations in making space for creativity, having worked at the Arts Law Centre of Australia, the Australia Council for the Arts and for large private law firms in environment and planning law. She is currently a senior solicitor with Terri Janke & Company, an Indigenous owned law firm with expertise in Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property and copyright. In addition to her legal qualifications Clara holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management, a Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management, and a Master of Administrative Law and Policy. Clara started her theatremaking practice with Shopfront Contemporary Arts Centre and has produced, directed and written work for Sydney Fringe Festival, Rock Surfer's SUMMER CAMP, and developed work with Brand X as both a playwright and former burlesque dancer.