Rachael Coghlan

Chief Executive Officer

Dr Rachael Coghlan is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Churchill Trust. She is an experienced CEO, cultural strategist and Board Director with a track record of executing well-designed change management and strategic renewal programs in complex environments.

In her previous role as Assistant Secretary at Australian Parliament House, Rachael led the strategic transformation of Parliament House’s public engagement and implemented a renewal program of retail strategy (instore and online) to nurture enduring confidence in, and appreciation for, Australia’s parliament and democracy.

As CEO/artistic director of Craft ACT and the DESIGN Canberra festival, Rachael forged international partnerships to build visibility and income for local artists, and her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration was acknowledged by the Australian Institute of Architects (ACT) Clem Cummings Medal.

Rachael is the Deputy Chair of the Cultural Facilities Corporation which oversees the Canberra Theatre, Canberra Museum and Gallery and ACT Historic Places. She was awarded a PhD from the ANU examining how museums can become relevant, multi-vocal platforms for the wider social good. Outside of work, she enjoys trail running with friends – up, around and (thankfully) down the many beautiful hills of the national capital and beyond.

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