Managing Director, Catherine Thomas has twenty years’ experience managing collections, delivering visionary art strategies and inspirational art commissions. Her creative talents and extensive knowledge of the art world are coupled with project management skills, a clear understanding of the artist’s creative process, and an understanding of the design, planning and construction processes.  Catherine leads on all projects and steers the company’s strategy and overall direction.

Art Consultant, Jo Howe has over fifteen years’ experience managing corporate collections, advising clients on artwork rental programmes and producing audits for large collections.  Jo holds a BA in History of Art from The University of Bristol, and previous roles at Bonhams and art consultancies in London and Sydney. Jo heads up our corporate exhibitions’ programmes and manages our art audit and valuation work.

Curator, Devon Nocera has a background in communications and brand partnerships with companies including Moët Hennessy, La Prairie and Vogue. Following her passion for art, Devon earned a Master’s degree in Art Business from Southerby’s Institute of Art where she wrote her dissertation examining the impact of artificial intelligence and the art world. She leads  on Art Acumen’s technology and arts projects and curates our ‘Creative Interlude’ publication.

Creative Producer, Bev Milward  has a background in arts management and is an established practicing artist. She has extensive experience curating and delivering exhibitions and events across the arts, including established national exhibitions and festival performance. She leads on Art Acumen’s public art community engagement activities and delivers bespoke creative events for our public art programmes.