Jess Vollar Bell is our Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive experience from theatre and live performance spaces to The Generator's transformation. With a background spanning traditional theatre management, avant-garde production, and LGBTQIA+ cultural venues, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive growth while fostering inclusive environments. Previously, as Venue Manager at Tower Theatre London, she oversaw 18 annual productions while significantly increasing revenue through strategic development. At The Generator, she leads our strategic vision, combining operational excellence with inclusive programming to create this dynamic new arts and cultural centre.

Dr Jill Vincent serves as a Director of The Generator, bringing extensive experience in social policy research and civic leadership to our board. As a former Assistant Director at Loughborough University's Centre for Research in Social Policy and former Mayor of Charnwood, she combines academic insight with deep community understanding. Recently honoured as Charnwood's first Honorary Alderwoman, she has dedicated over three decades to public service and community development. Her ongoing roles as chair of various voluntary sector organisations and continued civic engagement help shape The Generator's community-focused approach.

Andy Harper is a Director and artist working with emergent technology. His background spans two decades in cultural development and creative innovation. His career includes founding several successful ventures: Whoartnow, a pioneering digital art platform; Joysofchildhood, a London arts organisation; Graff.io Arts, a creative technology studio; and Gallery Without Walls, a distributed exhibition platform. At The Generator, he leads our cultural and digital strategy, combining artistic vision with technological expertise. His own practice explores the relationship between technology and nature, informing The Generator's approach to digital integration in arts and culture.

David Pagett-Wright is Chair of The Generator's Board of Directors, bringing over three decades of legal expertise and community leadership to guide our strategic development. A retired solicitor and former Practice Manager at Moss Solicitors, where he headed the Dispute Resolution and Employment Law Department, he has played pivotal roles in Loughborough's cultural and business growth. His experience includes chairing the Business Improvement District (Love Loughborough) and working with numerous civic organisations. His governance expertise and deep understanding of the local community help shape The Generator's vision as a transformative cultural space.

Jonathan Hale is our Company Secretary, playing a key role in The Generator's development since 2017. A former town planner and manager of Loughborough's Business Improvement District (BID), he has dedicated his career to improving Charnwood's cultural and economic landscape. His extensive experience in urban development and business support has been instrumental in shaping local initiatives. At The Generator, he oversees corporate governance and strategic planning, bringing decades of insight into community development to help establish Loughborough's new arts and cultural centre.

Simon Birchall is our Technical Director, bringing extensive experience from both theatre and engineering sectors. Previously Technical Manager at Derby Theatre, he has overseen production for numerous venues including Buxton Opera House and Derby Theatre, where he specialised in bridging artistic, learning and front of house operations. His unique background combines professional electrical engineering expertise, including managing £45M engineering projects at E.ON UK, with decades of theatrical experience in lighting design, sound engineering, and production management. At The Generator, he leads all technical operations and infrastructure development, ensuring our spaces meet the highest professional standards while supporting artistic innovation.

Sylvia Wright is a practicing artist and cultural pioneer with over four decades of transformative contributions to the East Midlands arts scene. As one of the founders and still an active Director of Leicester Print Workshop (est 1983), her visionary leadership continued through roles including Manager of The City Gallery Leicester and spearheading the development of the LCB Depot in 2004. As Head of Culture, Art and Heritage at Loughborough Council, she further shaped the region's cultural landscape.

Sylvia's enduring impact on the arts extends beyond these cornerstone achievements, reflecting her lifelong commitment to fostering creativity and artistic innovation in the East Midlands.