Lynette Frances Williams AM (born 1947) is an Australian educator and musician who held the position of Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from 2017 to 2021. Prior to taking up her role at Guildhall, she was CEO of Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art and was the director of the Culture, Ceremonies and Education Programme for the London 2012 Olympic Games.[1]
Lynette Frances Williams | |
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Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama | |
In office January 2017 – September 2021 | |
Preceded by | Sir Barry Ife |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Vaughan |
Personal details | |
Born | 1947 (age 76–77)[2] |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | Sydney Conservatorium of Music |
Occupation | Educator |
Williams originally trained as a classical singer at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.[3] She was appointed Member of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Guildhall School of Music & Drama: Lynne Williams". Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Archived from the original on 19 March 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Lynnette Frances WILLIAMS – Personal Appointments". Companies House.
- ^ Brown, Ben (28 February 2018). "Guildhall School principal Lynne Williams looks back on a year at the top". City Matters. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Lynette Frances Williams". honours.pmc.gov.au. Retrieved 22 January 2020.