Leading the LOCOG Culture team, Ruth will report to Cultural Olympiad Chair Tony Hall and the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Board.
She will be supported by a team of artistic advisers who will continue in their current roles: Martin Duncan, Craig Hassall, Sir Brian McMaster and Alex Poots.
Currently an expert adviser on broadcasting and cultural policy for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Ruth brings a wealth of experience. Previous roles include first General Director of the Manchester International Festival, Artistic Director of Chichester Festival Theatre and General Director, Scottish Opera.
She has also worked on a consultancy basis for the Barbican Centre, Tate, BBC, London Symphony Orchestra and Young Vic. She was awarded an OBE for her services to the theatre in 1995.
Making the announcement today, Tony Hall said: 'This appointment means leadership plus teamwork. The Cultural Olympiad will move forward under Ruth Mackenzie’s expert guidance, and she will be supported by four people who know all there is to know about putting a celebration like this together, both creatively and administratively. I’m very excited about what this team under Ruth will deliver.'
Seb Coe, Chair of LOCOG said: 'This is the final piece in the jigsaw of a project that now has the best possible level of governance in the Cultural Olympiad Board; a strong team here at LOCOG; significant funding in place through the Olympic Lottery Distributor and further partners; and projects being developed in conjunction with key partners across the arts and culture sector.
'I’m thrilled that we have such strong artistic talent on board, and I know Ruth and the team deliver a truly special Cultural Olympiad.'
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