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19 September 2024

CEO of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to stand

down

Eakin was awarded an OBE in 2023 for services to the music and the community in Liverpool
Photo:
Mark McNulty

MICHAEL EAKIN will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Society in March 2025 after over 16 years leading the organisation.

Eakin joined the Philharmonic from Arts Council England, where he was Executive Director
North West. Previously, he was Director of Arts and Leisure for Reading Borough Council, with
a portfolio including the arts and theatre, libraries, museums and archives, sport and leisure
and tourism.

He is also Chair of the Liverpool City Region Music Board, a former Chair of the Association of
British Orchestras, and a former Vice President of the Theatrical Management Association (now
UK Theatre).

He was awarded an OBE in 2023 for services to the music and the community in Liverpool.

LOUISE SHEPHERD, Chair of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society board, said: "Michael's
tenure has been nothing short of transformative. His visionary approach has not only
strengthened our financial foundation but has also significantly expanded our reach and impact
within the community. Under his guidance, Liverpool Philharmonic has flourished, becoming a
beacon of artistic excellence and cultural innovation.”