We’re delighted to congratulate Katie Henebery on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of ARTRAGE, and proud to have joined ARTRAGE as the executive search partner.
Katie will begin inJanuary 2027. An entrepreneurial leader with more than 10 years’ experience across the arts, she brings a strong background in philanthropy, partnerships and organisational development. As Executive Director and Co-CEO of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, she helped secure significant new partnerships and funding, supported the launch and expansion of the early childhood program Puppet Playtime, and played a key role in advancing the company’s $5.3 million redevelopment at Claremont Showground.
She joins an organisation that delivers some of Western Australia’s most significant cultural experiences, including FRINGE WORLD Festival and Rooftop Movies. Katie sees FRINGE WORLD as a rite of passage for artists and audiences alike, and says she is excited to help create bold, memorable experiences that all West Australians can be proud of.
ARTRAGE Board Chair Noel Whitehead said Katie’s combination of strategic leadership, commercial insight and genuine passion for arts and culture made her an outstanding choice. Katie succeeds Jo Thomas, who stepped back from her joint CEO and Creative Director role earlier this year to focus on the creative vision for FRINGE WORLD Festival 2027. The Board also thanked Acting CEO Tiffany Creasey and the Executive Leadership Team for keeping the organisation running seamlessly through the transition.
Thank you to the ARTRAGE Board for their trust in us, and congratulations to Katie on a well-earned appointment.
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