Penny Macbeth
Penny Macbeth | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Glasgow School of Art | |
| Assumed office May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Irene McAra-McWilliam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Birmingham City University |
| Occupation | Educationalist & Researcher |
| Profession | Textile Designer |
Professor Penny Macbeth is a designer and educator; and current Director of The Glasgow School of Art. She took the post of Director in May 2020 following an international search to replace the then Interim Director Irene McAra-McWilliam.
She is a board trustee of Universities Scotland and Castlefield Gallery Manchester. She was previously a board trustee of CHEAD, represented the sector on the Westminster Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Group for Crafts and is a strong creative and cultural advocate and innovative leader.