Professor Judy Simons

Judy Simons is an emeritus Professor of English and former Pro Vice Chancellor. She has held a number of senior Board positions in public sector organisations, including at Leicester Arts, Sheffield Hallam University, the Girls Day School Trust and the Department for Communities and Local Government. She was also non-executive Director at the international career consultancy, City CV. She is the author/editor of 12 books of non-fiction.

A passionate believer in the transformative power of the creative arts and their key role in the local economy, Judy is a long-standing supporter of Buxton Opera House. She is proud to chair the Board of Trustees of this unique theatre and help Buxton Opera House protect its heritage and inspire the next generation of theatre-lovers. Judy lives in Bakewell.