Gus Casely-Hayford

Dr Gus Casely-Hayford is the former Executive Director of Arts Strategy for Arts Council England. He was previously director of inIVA (Institute of International Visual Arts), a London-based arts organisation with a particular emphasis on international practice, which collaborates with partner venues throughout the UK and worldwide. Prior to this he was director of Africa 05, the largest and most successful African arts season ever hosted in Britain.

His work for television and radio includes presenting an award-winning South Bank Show on African art, producing a documentary on Chris Ofili for Channel 4 and presenting several series on African culture for BBC World Service.

Dr Casely-Hayford has written and curated widely, including collaborations with Nelson Mandela. He lectures on world art at Sotheby's, Goldsmiths and University of Westminster, and is a consultant for organisations such as the United Nations, the Arts Council and the BBC. He is a Clore Fellow and sits on a variety of committees including Tate Britain Council and the African Express music festival. He is currently a commissioner of arts for the Greater London Authority.

Source: Channel 4