The Board
THE BOARD
Dave Chalk
Chairman
Dave was the Managing Director of Cimandis Ltd, the leading Food Wholesaler and Distributor on the Channel Islands. Dave undertakes a number of roles including being Chair of the Jersey Craft Guild of Chefs & member of the Chamber of Commerce Retail & Supply Chain Sub-Committee. He has also been a JHA Management Committee member and – being a Chartered Management Accountant – has recently taken up the role of Director, and Honorary Treasurer.
Cyril Whelan
Director
An advocate of the Royal Court, Cyril has some 40 years’ experience of working at senior management levels within both the public and private sectors. He remains the Island’s senior Crown Advocate and among other appointments is a Commissioner of the Jersey Financial Services Commission. His lifelong interest in the arts remains unabated.
Pierre Horsfall (CBE)
Director
Best known for serving 27 years as a Member of the States of Jersey (local government) and retiring as the Senior Member, Pierre Horsfall has also served on numerous committees, charities and boards including six years as Chairman of Jersey Finance Ltd. Judging by events at Jersey Opera House under the present Board and Management Team, his reputation for getting things done is well founded.
Non-Executive Directors
Louise Ashworth is an experienced strategic marketer specialising in developing award-winning marketing and branding strategies. She has a proven track record of shaping and executing impactful campaigns across various industries.
Bruno Santos Costa returned to Jersey after a decade managing top hospitality venues in London. He is the founder of The Watchmaker, St. Helier’s newest Wine & Charcuterie Bar, and operates Estrela Travel and other local businesses.
Christine Jasper began her career as an artist manager at a leading classical music concert agency before transitioning to investment banking at JPMorgan in London. She has served on the Development Board of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra and is a trained singer who has performed both nationally and internationally.
Deputy Kristina Moore has served in the States Assembly since 2011, holding key roles including Chief Minister and Home Affairs Minister. Before politics, she was a broadcast journalist and anchor for Channel Television, with experience in television and radio across the UK. Passionate about the arts, she studied ballet, tap, and modern dance and remains an active supporter of theatre and performance.
Laura Robertson has practiced corporate and M&A law both in the City of London and on island for over 10 years. She has also served on numerous charities and boards both locally and in London across the arts, heritage and sports sector and has a lifelong love of theatre.
Ryan Williams is a senior HR professional, who has strong board experience. He is a former Head of the Performing Arts Development Group (“PADG”), representing the local performing arts community and was Group Chair of Jersey Green Room Theatre Company (previously Jersey Green Room Club).
Hayley Routier joins as a board trainee, bringing expertise in project management, marketing, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. She is also the founder of Dancing in Jersey, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting dance and community engagement.