
David Hingley appointed as Head of Arts, Heritage and Culture at Peridot Partners
Peridot Partners is thrilled to welcome David Hingley as the new Head of Arts, Heritage, and Culture Practice.
Peridot Partners is thrilled to welcome David Hingley as the new Head of Arts, Heritage, and Culture Practice. David will lead the continued growth of Peridot’s work in this vibrant sector, specialising in the recruitment of diverse senior executives and board members to support the success of arts, heritage, and cultural organisations.
David brings nearly 15 years of extensive sector experience, having held senior leadership roles with high-profile and complex cultural organisations such as Historic Royal Palaces, The Landmark Trust, and Tate. Most recently, he served as a Senior Consultant at BOP Consulting, where he supported strategic and impactful initiatives across the sector. He is also a trustee at Painshill Park Trust and Museum of the Broads.
With his deep expertise, extensive network and genuine passion for arts, culture and heritage, David is uniquely positioned to strengthen Peridot’s commitment to supporting organisations and leaders who drive meaningful change in this sector.
Category:Arts, Heritage & Culture

Written by
Philippa Fabry
Partner
Philippa Fabry is a partner and shareholder at Peridot Partners, leading the Not for Profit Practice with expertise, creativity and empathy. With over 20 years of executive search experience across private, public, and not for profit sectors, she excels in recruiting leadership roles for charities. Her leadership expertise extends beyond Peridot as a mentor for a youth charity and leadership coach.
Philippa began her career as a curator in visual arts after graduating from Manchester University. She worked for a prestigious London art gallery before becoming Principal Curator of Contemporary Art at Harewood House Trust. She transitioned to recruitment in 2001 at an international headhunting firm, then served as Assistant Director at Veredus before joining Peridot Partners in 2011, becoming Director in 2015.
Her experience includes supporting organisations through Founder/CEO transitions, establishing new or renewed boards, and helping commercial candidates transition to the not for profit sector. She has partnered with UK charities to appoint skilled executives and diverse trustees.
Outside work, Philippa is an avid runner who has completed several half marathons and is training for her first Sprint Triathlon. She balances career with family and social life, passionate about the arts and helping young people reach their potential.
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