Ciara Eastell Non Executive Board Member

Ciara brings a wealth of experience in cultural leadership and social impact. She is the Founder and Director of Ciara Eastell Consulting Ltd, a consultancy supporting organisations and leaders to deliver creative and purposeful change. Previously, she was the founding Chief Executive of Libraries Unlimited and has served on National Council for Arts Council England. She is also currently a Governor at Arts University Plymouth, helping to shape the future of creative education and was, until recently, Professor of Practice in the Centre for Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School.

Throughout her career, Ciara has been recognised for her commitment to innovation, inclusion, and culture-led regeneration, and we’re excited about the perspectives and insight she brings as we continue developing our work, particularly around creative placemaking and community impact. She has known, and worked with, Lindsey and Matt for over 20 years so comes to Real Ideas with a clear sense of the organisation’s history, identity and achievements to date.