Melbourne Theatre Company has announced that Sally Noonan will join the company as its new Executive Director & Co-CEO.

Noonan joins the company with over 20 years’ experience in leadership roles across the cultural sector, in Australia and the UK.

Sally Noonan, the new Executive Director and co-CEO of Melbourne Theatre Company. Photo © Annabel Moeller

Recently as Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Manager, Noonan established operations and cross-precinct collaboration for the $371 million redevelopment now hosting nine of Australia’s performing arts companies, including Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Theatre Company.

Prior to this, Noonan was Chief Operating Officer at London’s Donmar Warehouse, playing a central role in the development of the theatre’s strategic vision, financial planning and business goals.

She was also the Director of Development & Deputy Executive Director for Almeida Theatre and has held leadership roles at the National Art School and Sydney Theatre Company.

Working in partnership with the Artistic Director & Co-CEO, Anne-Louise Sarks, Noonan will be tasked with strengthening the MTC’s post-Covid recovery while realising its vision and values.

In a statement, Noonan said: “Melbourne Theatre Company plays such...