Biographies

Find out more about the lives and careers of the senior team at Glyndebourne.

Gus Christie

Executive Chairman

Gus Christie, grandson of John Christie and Audrey Mildmay, founders of the Glyndebourne Festival, became Executive Chairman of Glyndebourne in 2000, taking over from his father George Christie.

Stephen Langridge

Artistic Director

Stephen Langridge started his role as Artistic Director of Glyndebourne in 2019.

Sarah Hopwood

Managing Director

Sarah Hopwood has been Managing Director of Glyndebourne since 2018, before which she was Chief Operating Officer.

Robin Ticciati

Music Director

Conductor Robin Ticciati has been Music Director of Glyndebourne since 2014

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