Valmay Hill

Valmay Hill has executive experience across a variety of sectors in publicly listed and not-for-profit companies, as well as government agencies. In the cultural sector her experience includes positions as CEO of Queensland Symphony Orchestra (2021-2022), CEO of Brisbane Festival (2010–2018) and as Project Director of large-scale international events for Sydney Opera House. Her commercial experience includes as Treasurer for TNT Worldwide, an extended period with Esso Australia including five years with Exxon in the United States culminating as Treasurer in Australia, and as consultant on acquisitions and strategic management. She holds an Economics degree from Sydney University and a diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

She is currently Chair of Brisbane Powerhouse Pty Ltd, a Board Director of the Queensland Museum Network, and Chair of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Advisory Board. Her move from the commercial to the cultural sector was motivated by her desire to combine her passion for the performing arts with her commercial experience.

Valmay Hill joined the QSO Board in 2019.