Seven Dials Playhouse appoints Michael Divers to its Board of Trustees
Seven Dials Playhouse has announced the appointment of Michael Divers, People Director at Sir Robert McAlpine, to its Board of Trustees.
His appointment comes at a pivotal time for the organisation, as the Charity Commission’s statutory inquiry continues. The Playhouse is focused on strengthening governance, refining its long‑term model, and ensuring it remains equipped to deliver its charitable mission sustainably and with a future‑facing vision. Michael’s extensive experience will play a key role in supporting this work.
As People Director at Sir Robert McAlpine Limited—one of the UK’s Tier 1 building contractors with a turnover exceeding £1bn and a workforce of around 10,000—Michael has guided organisations through periods of significant change and growth. His career spans senior HR leadership roles in the public sector, including Glasgow City Council, Scottish Enterprise, and the Student Loans Company, as well as global firms such as WYG Group (now Tetra Tech), where he served as Group HR Director. He also led the HR consultancy division at TMP Worldwide, delivering services to major public and private sector clients. He brings deep expertise in governance, organisational culture, and strategic workforce development.
Amanda Davey, Chief Executive of Seven Dials Playhouse, commented: “We are excited to welcome Michael to the Board of Trustees. His experience in organisational leadership and his understanding of how to build strong, people-focused structures will be invaluable as we continue to develop our long-term model. This is an important period for Seven Dials Playhouse and Michael’s appointment supports our aim to grow with clarity, transparency and confidence in the years ahead.”
Michael Divers added:
“Seven Dials Playhouse plays an important role in supporting artists and creative practitioners, and I am delighted to be joining the Board at this pivotal time. I look forward to contributing my vast experience to support the organisation’s continued growth and its commitment to a sustainable future for the community it serves.”
Address: Seven Dials Playhouse, 1A Tower Street, WC2H 9 NP
