New Chief Operating Officer to join Norwich University of the Arts

Jeremy Smeeth will join the University at the beginning of June with executive responsibility for Finance, HR, Estates, and IT. Jeremy joins Norwich from Mountview, the world-leading drama school that recently relocated to purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in Peckham.

Before working at Mountview, Jeremy was Finance Director at the Southbank Centre, and previously Director of Finance & Administration at the National Theatre of Scotland

“Jeremy has a professional background in accountancy, a wealth of experience from working in arts organisations, a commitment to the creative arts and to the vital importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.”

Vice-Chancellor Professor Simon Ofield-Kerr

Jeremy said: “I am thrilled to be joining Norwich University of the Arts at such an exciting point in its history and development. I look forward to working with Simon, the Strategic Management Group, and everyone across the organisation to deliver its ambitious new 2022-27 Strategy.”