Jonathan Vaughan has been appointed principal of Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Vaughan joined Guildhall School in 2007 as director of music, and became interim principal following the retirement of Lynne Williams. He will start as principal immediately.
On the appointment, Vaughan said: ‘Since starting work at Guildhall School in 2007, I have loved the place to its bones, so it is an enormous honour and privilege to lead the school into the next chapter of its development.’
He added: ‘I am constantly inspired by the extraordinary work of our staff and students, and we have an exceptional leadership team with a clear, bold and unified vision of our future.'
'In a fast-changing society, our job is to create next generation artists who are not only exceptional performers and makers but global citizens, cultural leaders and changemakers. Guildhall School is ready to rise to the challenge.’
Graham Packham, chair of the school’s board, said: ‘I am confident that Jonathan’s passion for the school, inclusive leadership style and vision for the future will equip him to lead our world-leading conservatoire to further successes as we work towards the school’s 150th anniversary in 2030.’
