Chief Executive Officer at ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
📍 Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Gordon Sweeney is the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), leveraging an extensive background in music education leadership. His career includes roles as Provost and Director of Strategy at ACM, and Head of Education at Point Blank Music School. He holds degrees from Keele University and the University of Staffordshire.
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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
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They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.
Priorities
Topics Gordon cares about
Music Education Innovation
As a former Director of Strategy & Innovation, he champions new approaches in music education, such as ACM's innovative Master's programs and accelerated degrees.
Higher Education Policy
Has submitted evidence to Parliament on education bills and served on the Higher Education Statistics Agency's (HESA) Data Landscape Steering Group, shaping national policy.
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Career
Work history
5-2025
Chief Executive Officer
ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
9-2024 - 5-2025
Provost
ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
6-2017 - 11-2024
Director of Strategy & Innovation
ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
3-2015 - 5-2017
Head of Education
Point Blank Music School
4-2014 - 3-2015
Head of Curriculum
Point Blank Music School
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