Justin Deimen appointed Executive Director of ITI

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6 NOVEMBER 2024, SINGAPORE ––  

 

Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) announces the appointment of Executive Director Justin Deimen, a seasoned film & television producer and senior creative executive who has led major cross-cultural initiatives across the wider creative economy through his roles as the former Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Southeast Asian Audio-Visual Association (SAAVA), an ASEAN-focused creative producing trade organisation, and the Managing Partner of Aurora Media Holdings Inc, a cross-border media investment firm. 

His new role at ITI succeeds General Manager Goh Su Lin, who has led strategic planning and overall management of the school since 2001 and will be retiring from arts management at the end of November 2024.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the school, working closely with ITI Co-Founder and Director T. Sasitharan to plan the long-term strategic direction together with the Board of Directors.

Of taking up the role, Justin says: “It is a profound highlight in my professional and personal journey to be able to join ITI and its leadership team in their next steps of growth and transformation — from being that shining beacon upon the hill as Singapore's most prestigious performing arts conservatory into a leading cultural institution in the region creating sustainable impact and value creation across a wider ecosystem. Together with the Board, we aim to build a more resilient platform for international artists to hone their talent and tell culturally resonating stories across the world. The deepest of gratitude and respect must also be paid towards Su Lin, whose generosity of spirit and incredible acumen in leading ITI over the years has cemented her with an indelible legacy as one of Singapore's most important arts professionals, surely leaving behind tough boots to fill.”

ITI Head of Acting Koh Wan Ching says: “I am excited to welcome Justin to the Intercultural Theatre Institute — an environment that is intercultural, multilingual and challenging in many ways. With renewed leadership at the school, we maintain our commitment to intercultural and humanistic approaches to theatre-making while staying dynamic and adaptable. I hope that together we can forge meaningful exchanges between ITI and local as well as regional partners.”

Chairman of the Board of Directors Andrew Nai says: “On behalf of ITI's Board of Directors, we welcome Justin to ITI, and look forward to his contribution to this unique endeavour that is putting Singapore at the forefront of theatre training and intercultural work. The Board would also like to thank Su Lin for 24 years of exemplary service and leadership of ITI. We wish her all the best for the future.”

Read the full media release here.