The Board
Laura Robertson – Interim Chair
Laura is an experienced legal professional and passionate about the arts. Her legal career spanned both the City of London and Jersey where she specialised in mergers & acquisitions and regulatory advice. She is now General Counsel for a global trust company. Alongside her corporate expertise, Laura has held voluntary board positions with several charitable organisations in both London and Jersey over the last 15 years. She is a lifelong enthusiast for the arts, both on and off stage, and brings her governance expertise and deep personal enthusiasm to her role as Interim Chair.
Ryan Williams – Interim Deputy Chair
Ry is a senior HR professional and passionate advocate for the arts, with over a decade of experience in governance, strategy, and people leadership. He has held leadership roles across cultural and charitable organisations, including Chair of the Jersey Green Room Theatre Company and Head of the Performing Arts Development Group (PADG), representing the local performing arts community. Ry is committed to ensuring the Jersey Opera House thrives as a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable home for the arts.
Non-Executive Directors
Deputy Kristina Moore has served in the States Assembly since 2011, holding key roles including Chief Minister and Home Affairs Minister. Before politics, she was a broadcast journalist and anchor for Channel Television, with experience in television and radio across the UK. Passionate about the arts, she studied ballet, tap, and modern dance and remains an active supporter of theatre and performance.
Vijay Khakhria is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of board experience across an extensive range of sectors, leading operational and financial turnarounds. He also sits on the Public Accounts Committee, overseeing the Island’s finances. Vijay is a passionate advocate for the arts with a deep appreciation of performance and culture.
Cassidy Mason is a strategy specialist who combines commercial insight with a lifelong passion for the arts. With a track record of aligning vision and delivery across complex organisations, she brings considered, creative thinking to support the Jersey Opera House in its next chapter.
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