Tim Wood

Leadership • strategy • marketing

I am a management and communications professional with over 20 years’ experience working with arts and cultural organisations. I advise organisations on leadership, strategy, business development, change management, financial planning, producing, community engagement, digital transformation and evaluation, as well as all aspects of marketing and communications.

Recent work has included long-term projects developing strategic marketing and communications plans and teams for the Donmar Warehouse, Royal Court Theatre and The Place. Other freelance clients have included Coventry UK City of Culture 2021, DanceEast, National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Map Consortium, James Wilton Dance and the Institute of Conservation.

I am an Associate of Counterculture Partnership. I was Chair of the Arts Marketing Association from 2016 – 2023 and worked as Deputy Chief Executive of Rambert from 2017 – 2020.

Current & recent work

Audience development consultant, DanceEast

Leading on the design, management and evaluation of a major, long-term strategic initiative to develop engagement for DanceEast’s theatre programme among currently underrepresented audience groups in Ipswich and surrounding regions, supported by the Foyle Foundation.

danceeast.co.uk

Business development and strategy, Matsena Productions

Creating and implementing a plan to establish a sustainable business to produce the work of multi-disciplinary artists Anthony and Kel Matsena, supported by Arts Council Wales’s Creative Steps programme.

matsenaproductions.com

Company management, Corey Baker Dance

Producing film, TV and live events for creative director and choreographer Corey Baker, and managing the company’s finances, partnerships and fundraising.

coreybakerdance.com

Interim Director of Audiences, Donmar Warehouse

Leading the work of the Donmar’s marketing, ticketing and front of house teams for a season of sold-out productions and West End transfers, while developing strategic initiatives to support moves to new creative leadership and funding models.

donmarwarehouse.com

What clients say

The logo for The Place, a London dance centre
“Tim is a highly skilled, proven arts leader whom I have known over many years. I value the strength and depth of Tim’s knowledge in arts marketing and in particular his experience and ability to provide strategic insight. During an interim leadership assignment at The Place Tim brought a calm and sympathetic approach to the team, enabling efficient delivery whilst supporting a senior level transition.”
Clare ConnorChief Executive, The Place and London Contemporary Dance School
The logo for the Arts Marketing Association, comprising the letters AMA in three triangles
“Working with Tim is great. He can cut through any situation and ask the important questions that help to navigate an effective way forward. His understanding of how organisations and the cultural sector work means that he takes a strategic, creative and practical approach. He always brings a fresh perspective.”
Cath HumeChief Executive Officer, Arts Marketing Association
The logo for Donmar Warehouse, a theatre in London's West End
“Tim’s got a wealth of experience and great strategic insight. He quickly understood our organisation and our values, came up with creative solutions to problems, and expertly supported and shepherded the team during a period of fast-paced change.”
Henny FinchExecutive Director, Donmar Warehouse

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