Our People

Eddie Berg is a specialist in film, media and the arts with a successful track record of establishing the vision for and leading major cultural venues, projects and programmes.

Dr Michael Birchall is a curator and academic with an interest in social and participatory arts.

Ralph has lived in or around Liverpool for most of his life and is a partner in the property team at Hill Dickinson Solicitors working in the City Centre.

Gabriella Chauke is a Group Management Accountant at Peel Ports Group and joined the Bluecoat board as a Development Board Member in January 2021.

Rachel is an inclusion, well-being, and engagement professional with a background in Human Resources.

Jamie Eastman has an accomplished career in arts and culture including contemporary art, performance and music.

Philomena Harrison is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Liverpool Hope University.

Peter Mearns was appointed Chair of the Bluecoat in November 2016.

Kelly Salvoni has extensive experience in the world of banking.

Sri Sarker is a Liverpool based arts consultant with expertise in artist, policy and business and strategy development.Working primarily within performing arts, heritage and the charity sector, Sri builds relationships with individuals and organisations across the country with a particular specialism in culturally diverse practice and supporting personal and organisational growth.Key areas of knowledge and experience include mentoring of arts leaders, fundraising, strategy development, building partnerships and supporting organisational and programme development.She has previously held a variety of roles including Executive Director of ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, Relationship Manager, Dance Arts Council England, London and Director of Artist Development at Akademi,

Sally-Anne is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 25 years' experience.