Driven by people. Defined by purpose
Generator is powered by people - bold thinkers, doers and changemakers who believe in the North and back its creative future.
On this page, you’ll meet our core team, our board of trustees, and our youth-led Ambassadors Network. Together, we bring vision, lived experience and energy to everything we do.
Our team
Adam Cutting
A&R / Label Operations (Interval Records)
Adam MacDonald
Senior Programme co-ordinator
Alice Fuller
Deputy CEO
Camilla Whitfield
Marketing co-ordinator
Chyaro Hylton
Programme co-ordinator
Emily Bowdon
Programme co-ordinator
Josh Daniel
Chief Commercial Officer (Generator) // Head of Label (Interval Records)
Kay Canning
Finance Manger and Executive Assistant
Lauren Butler
Brand and Production Lead
Laura Freyaldenhoven
Music Industry Intern
Mick Ross
CEO
Paul Barrow
Finance Director
Ste Allen
Sonic Futures Project Manager
Thea Van Der Velde
Head of Brand and Marketing
Thomas Bagnall
Head of ProgrammesOur board
David Haley
Chair
Beth Hazon
Non-Executive Director / Safeguarding Lead
Ben McMurdo
Non-Executive Director
Caroline James
Non-Executive Director
Dave Cross
Non-Executive Director
Jennifer Geddes
Non-Executive Director
Kenny Toal
Non-Executive Director
Laura Partridge
Non-Executive Director
Yaw Owusu
Non-Executive Director
Generator young ambassadors
A collective of 18–25 year olds from across the North East, working with Generator to shape the future of music and creativity in the region.
Our Young Ambassadors bring fresh ideas, real insight, and help steer our work from the inside out.
Northern music network
Generator is proud to be a founding member of the Northern Music Network - a powerhouse collective of partners working together to champion and strengthen the music sector across the North of England.
The network exists to showcase Northern talent, share best practice, and push for a music industry that’s sustainable, inclusive, and accessible to all.
Want to work with us?
We’re always open to fresh ideas, new energy and people who want to make things happen. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, if you care about culture, creativity and making real change in the North - we want to hear from you.
