The senior management team
Jason Thomas, Director, Tourism, Marketing, Events & Creative
Joedi Langley, interim Head of Creative Wales
Paul Osbaldeston, Development Lead – Digital and Screen
Paul leads on digital, animation and games sectors. Along with his small but dedicated team, he makes sure the digital sector in Wales is at the forefront of new technology and innovation. He is also responsible for screen development and funding, as well as our dedicated and vital Wales Screen service.
Peter Francombe, Development Lead – Music
Peter is the lead for music and emerging sectors. He heads up a passionate and well-connected team within Creative Wales.
Melanie Kinsey, Strategy and Policy Lead
Along with her team, Mel works hard to keep us aligned with Welsh Government priorities. She’s also the lead on media policy and support for the publishing sector, through the Books Council of Wales.
Stephanie Woodward, Programme and Operations Lead
Stephanie is responsible for overseeing the delivery of programmes, as well as managing Creative Wales' finance team.
Lynsey May, Marketing, Communications and Partnerships Lead
Lynsey heads up our small but perfectly formed Marketing, Communications, Sponsorship and Events Team, who are working to update you on all the activity and opportunities happening within our brilliant creative industries.
Creative Wales non-executive board
We are currently recruiting new members to join the Creative Wales non-executive board. We're looking for individuals with expertise in the creative industries from gaming to screen. If you are interested in joining the board at Creative Wales, find out more and apply here
Bringing their wealth of experience from all areas of the creative world, our non-executive board was appointed in 2020 for three years. They advise us, challenge us and help us set our vision, values and strategic direction. Introducing our board members:
Catryn Ramasut, Chair of Creative Wales Non-Eexecutive Board and Founder of ie ie productions
Catryn is the founder of ie ie productions – an award-winning production company based in Cardiff. For the last 20 years, she has worked across radio, television, print, music management and advertising.
Helgard Krause, CEO of the Books Council of Wales
Helgard has worked in a variety of roles in the international publishing industry since 1995, was elected to the Gorsedd of the Bards in 2020 and was named as one of the 150 most influential people in publishing in Britain in 2021.
John Rostron, Chief Executive of the Association of Independent Festivals
Prior to joining AIF John spent several years working as a freelance bid writer for music and creative organisations. During that time he also co-founded the Association of Independent Promoters, which he leads as Chair. Previously John was an independent concert and festival promoter, developing acts from grassroots music venues to Arenas, and co-founded the Welsh Music Prize, celebrating and championing the best new music from Wales.
Andy Warnock, Regional Organiser at the Musicians' Union
Andy is the Regional Organiser for Wales and South West England at the Musicians' Union, and manages the Union's services, outreach, and campaigns across the region. He has a background in arts fundraising as well as music, and is involved in a variety of other groups including Cardiff Music Board, Bristol Nights, and the Wales TUC General Council.