Roger King is an experienced strategist and consultant in the creative sector. He was formerly an arts and music festival director with significant experience in programming and management including five WOMAD (World of Music, Arts & Dance) Festivals. King created the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (TAFT) and programmed it for 20 years achieving significant financial reserves. He has also initiated and directed arts festivals in Taupo and Tauranga. Since leaving ‘hands-on’ festival management and programming in 2011, King has worked in consulting and governance roles. He served on the board of the Arts Council of New Zealand for six years and has held Chair and Trustee roles for Ngā Toi Hawke’s Bay, Cape Coast Arts & Heritage Trust, Chamber Music New Zealand, The Big Idea Charitable Trust, Auckland Arts Festival, Black Grace Dance Company, and Objectspace.