Royal Albert Hall: becoming a home to all with James Ainscough, CEO

The RAH attracts 1.7 million visitors each year. As an instantly recognizable icon, being its Chief Executive comes with a responsibility to uphold its culture, legacy, and long-term vision.

There are few jobs cooler than Chief Executive of the Royal Albert Hall, but with that comes a responsibility to uphold its culture, legacy, and long-term vision.

That tall order has been a responsibility and a pleasure for James Ainscough OBE, being a part of the Royal Albert Hall for over a decade. The fascinating pivotal moments he shares with us in this week’s podcast come from both his journey, and that of the hall itself…

Join us as we break down James’ golden balance of creativity and business savvy, his total devotion to collaboration, and why passion is the first step to great leadership.

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Key takeaways from this episode:

• James’ perfect balance of business and creativity serving him throughout his career.
• The Royal Albert Hall’s ability to make its team feel at home.
• Why you should derive genius from the best of those around you.
• The Royal Albert Hall’s long-term view, and its aim of making the world a better place.
• Passion being an irreplaceable, core quality in leadership.