Meet English Heritage’s new CEO - eight-year-old Thea

CLIMBING THE corporate ladder can be a daunting task - but not for eight-year-old Thea Hunt, who has been appointed as the CEO of English Heritage,
By Lindsay Pantry
Published 15th Jul 2015, 03:33 BST
Thea Hunt, 8, from Wordsley, West Midlands, is announced as English Heritage's first ever Child Executive Officer at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Picture: David Parry/PA WireThea Hunt, 8, from Wordsley, West Midlands, is announced as English Heritage's first ever Child Executive Officer at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Picture: David Parry/PA Wire
Thea Hunt, 8, from Wordsley, West Midlands, is announced as English Heritage's first ever Child Executive Officer at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Picture: David Parry/PA Wire

After a nationwide search involving hundreds of applicants, Thea has been appointed as Child Executive Officer, and will provide English Heritage with a child’s view of its castles, forts and palaces across England.

She has a tough mandate - ensuring the wishes of thousands of children come true.

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After speaking to 1,066 children English Heritage came up with the top 25 history-inspired wishes, with discovering hidden treasure, sitting on a throne and firing a cannon the top three.

Thea Hunt, 8, from Wordsley, West Midlands, is announced as English Heritage's first ever Child Executive Officer at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Picture: David Parry/PA WireThea Hunt, 8, from Wordsley, West Midlands, is announced as English Heritage's first ever Child Executive Officer at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Picture: David Parry/PA Wire
Thea Hunt, 8, from Wordsley, West Midlands, is announced as English Heritage's first ever Child Executive Officer at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Picture: David Parry/PA Wire

Thea, from Wordsley in the West Midlands, will help bring them to life at sites across the country, while also consulting on events programmes, with the support of a Round Table of seven other youngsters.

Emily Sewell, head of events at English Heritage, said: “Thea really stood out with her passion, energy and generosity – we’re extremely excited to have her on board.”

English Heritage are the custodians of 33 properties in Yorkshire, including Whitby Abbey, Clifford’s Tower and Fountains Abbey.

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