King's Culture

Beatrice Pembroke is responsible for the successful implementation of the cultural strategy to deliver on the research, education and service ambitions set out in King’s Vision 2029. She provides leadership for King’s Culture team, which includes the Strand Cultural Quarter and Science Gallery London.

Alison Duthie is responsible for developing and implementing King’s programme of public facing cultural activity. She works in collaboration with faculties and students and in partnership with artists and cultural organisations to deliver on King's core priorities of research, education and service.

Dan Walker has overall responsibility for the Culture team’s financial operations, procurement, planning, business operations, HR and legal functions and ensures the smooth and efficient running of the department.

Dr. Johanna Kieniewicz leads the Culture team’s work to support, strengthen and showcase cultural collaborations in teaching and research across King’s.

Nikki Crane leads the Creative Health work at King’s, bringing together a network of staff, students and healthcare professionals across King’s with an interest in this area.

Matt Fryer provides expert business operations advice to enable the successful delivery of the cultural strategy, working as part of the cross-cutting and strategic partnerships unit within King’s Culture.

Laura L'Aimable supports the development of skills across King’s cultural community by providing advice, guidance, training, mentoring and brokerage activity, empowering staff to increase the impact of their research through cultural collaborations.

Debra Barretto provides expert financial and business support to the Culture team including financial management, administration and office management.

Zaina works on marketing and communications activity across King’s Culture and Science Gallery London. She supports the delivery of campaigns for exhibitions, events and digital engagement, working collaboratively to connect diverse audiences with King’s creative and cultural programmes.

Leanne Hammacott is responsible for the creative, curatorial and administrative management of the public programme of cultural activity across the Strand campus and beyond, working with faculties and students to determine the direction of the programme.

Georgina Stern is responsible for the production of cultural activity across the Strand campus, showcasing King's content and creating meaningful touchpoints for a range of audiences.

Jen runs the exhibition and event programme. She has a background in exhibition development and experience production, a degree in Natural Sciences, and an M.Phil in History & Philosophy of Science.

Laura Purseglove is a curator/producer with a focus on research-led and participatory practices.

Stella joined the Science Gallery London in July 2022 as their Marketing and Communications Lead. A passionate marketeer, she is a digital marketing expert who has worked in the arts, culture and charity sectors for over a decade.

Bradley oversees the mediator team and daily operations at Science Gallery London. He brings experience from the Wellcome Collection and managing commercial galleries in London