The board of Music Victoria has named Simone Schinkel as its new chief executive.
With effect from March 8, Schinkel will guide an organization that, since its formation in 2010, has stepped out as a leading champion for live and local music in the state and across the country.
Schinkel joins MV having served at Theatre Network Australia, most recently as General Manager, and she brings to the role a resume stacked with experience in arts administration.
Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts and Cultural Management, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in technical production, is an alumni of the Australia Council’s Emerging Leaders Development Program and co-convenor of the Arts Industry Council of Victoria.