We are thrilled to announce that Bindi Karia has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees at Stratford East! This is fantastic news as we are entering an exciting new era with Artistic Director & Co-CEO Lisa Spirling and Executive Director & Co-CEO Hanna Streeter at the helm. 

Bindi brings a wealth of experience from her impressive two-decade career at the forefront of innovation and technology. She has led startup and venture initiatives at major companies like Microsoft and Silicon Valley Bank, and has a long-standing commitment to championing underrepresented voices. This unique background makes her the perfect fit to help us grow and connect with new communities. 

As our new Chair, Bindi will be a huge support to our team as we continue to deepen our roots in East London, champion emerging talent, and bring together the worlds of culture and civic leadership. 

Bindi has a clear vision for her role, stating: “Theatre. Innovation. Community. They’re all part of the same system. And I’m here to connect them. That’s why this role at Chair of Stratford East — with its deep roots in storytelling, diversity, and East London’s cultural fabric — feels so right.” 

Interim Co-Chairs Christopher Hird and Francesca Moody shared their excitement, noting that Bindi's "considerable business experience, her track record as an entrepreneur, her connection with the area through her previous role on the Board of Governors of the University of East London and her demonstrable passion for theatre and for Stratford East makes her the ideal person to lead the board in the coming years of expansion and growth.” 

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Bindi Karia as she helps us write the next exciting chapter for Stratford East.