Our Board

Ed is a Managing Director and co-head of the London office of PGIM Private Capital. His experience extends across the private capital spectrum, including investment grade, below investment grade, direct lending, mezzanine and structured equity, working with mid-market and larger companies and institutions, both in the public and private space. He sits on the Board of five mid-market UK businesses. Ed is also Chairman of Green Frog Holidays, a charity working in the field of learning difficulties. Green Frog is an Ofsted-registered organisation (rated Outstanding) which partners with host organisations to run residential holidays for children and young adults. Ed joined Curve in September 2025.

Adam is a Councillor in Leicester and is appointed to the board by the city mayor. He served on the city council executive for nine years and was deputy city mayor between 2017 and 2024.

Helen has lived and worked in Leicestershire for many years where she qualified as an Accountant and is currently a fellow of the ICAEW. She has experience across a variety of organisations from varied sectors and has worked in both executive and non executive roles with charities and not for profit organisations for the last 10 years. Helen is currently an Executive Director at the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Barbara lives in Leicester and was brought up in the East Midlands.  She was a theatre producer and arts consultant before becoming Director of Theatre for Arts Council, England.  She then changed gear and held senior positions at both De Montfort and Nottingham Trent Universities.  She is Chair of the Trustees of Uppingham School and a Director of Nottingham Contemporary.

Patrick has spent his career in the not-for-profit sector, working to generate philanthropic and commercial support for environmental, heritage, disability and educational organisations.  Patrick is a former member of Leicester University’s Council and chair of its alumni committee, and has lived in Leicestershire for the last 30 years.

An accomplished marketing and communications professional, Maria has led nationally recognised teams in the public and private sectors. She is known for her ability to blend creativity with data-driven insights to deliver impact. Maria is passionate about enabling access to the arts and sport for all and proud to call Leicester home.

Jeremy was a corporate law partner at Allen Overy Shearman Sterling for 24 years. He has a long-standing interest in theatre and the performing arts and is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust, which helps young people develop their careers, including through the annual TheatreCraft careers fair. He is also an Independent Governor of London South Bank University, a member of its Finance and Investment Committee and Chair of its Remuneration Committee.

Zainab is a Midlands-based creative, with a background in Classical literature. She joined Team Curve in 2019 as part of the Visitor Experience team and her love for theatre has blossomed ever since. She has written and co-directed an original Greek tragedy called Women, Scorned and has experience in organising and delivering spoken word events, writing workshops and art exhibitions. During her role as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the University of Birmingham’s College of Arts and Law, Zainab has led a series of initiatives to make Higher Education more accessible  for students from underrepresented identities. She is currently working on her first novel, a retelling of Euripides’ Medea which incorporates elements of her South Asian heritage.

Vijay was the first ever Managing Editor and Head of the BBC Asian Network, the National BBC Digital Radio Station. A qualified social worker Vijay has also worked as a Race Relations Advisor. She also has a portfolio career of Non- Executive and Trustee roles in a variety of sectors such the Higher Education, the NHS, with the children and young people’s Hospice and the Leicester and Leicestershire Community Foundation. Vijay has served as the Vice Chair of University of Leicester Governing Council, Vice Chair of the East Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust and was the Chair of Leicestershire Healthwatch when it was first established.

Vijay holds an EMCC Diploma in Professional Coaching and Mentoring, is a Fellow of the Radio Academy and Pro Chancellor of the De Montfort University. Vijay has been recognised for her service with the award of Honorary Doctorate Degrees from De Montfort University and the University of Leicester.

Cathy has enjoyed working at Curve on My Beautiful Laundrette and The Importance of Being Earnest. Most recent work includes, Rockets and Blue Lights, Royal Exchange Manchester. Rebus Long Shadows Birmingham Rep and nationwide tour. Films include, The Fight. Together and Two Graves. Verbatim theatre with Crowded Room, The Listening Room. FIGHTER, Stratford Circus. The Odyssey readings at Brian Friel Festival. Audio books, including The Muse by Jessie Barton. Other films include, Mona Lisa, Priest, The Serpent and the Rainbow and Turbulence. Three series of Band of Gold.

Peter is the Director of Tourism Culture and Economy at Leicester City Council, and before that the Head of Economic Regeneration. 

Peter has worked in and with the cultural and creative sector for more than thirty years. With a Masters in European Cultural Policy, he has worked a variety of roles in arts marketing, audience development, the museums and heritage sector, and the creative industries. 

He launched and managed the award-winning creative industries workspace LCB Depot, going on to develop Leicester’s creative workspace portfolio at Makers Yard, Phoenix Square Workspace and the new creative design workspace Canopy. Peter has also led a range of business support, skills and sector development programmes to support the arts and creative industries. 

Charlotte is a Relationship Manager for Arts Council England. She specialises in theatre and works across the Midlands to support organisations and artists. She has worked as a producer for theatre, spoken word poetry, education projects and place-based cultural partnerships, including with Derby Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Fuel and Mouthy Poets. She is a co-founder of 11:18 and has particular interests in international work, site-specific performance, sustainability and innovation. She has a BA in Spanish and French and an MA in Performance Making.