Kelly, Jude (British Council and London 2012 Olympics Bid)

Jude Kelly OBE is founder and artistic director of Metal. She is an ambassador for the arts, having represented Britain at UNESCO, served on the Arts Advisory Committee for the Royal Society of Arts, and jointly chaired the UK Curricula Advisory Committee on Arts and Creativity. She was Chair of Culture and Education for London’s successful 2012 Olympic Bid, and is Chair of Common Purpose International Trust, board member of the British Council, board member of the Liverpool Biennale, and Visiting Professor at Kingston and Leeds Universities. She is much in demand as a commentator and spokesperson for the arts, appearing on national radio and television.