CARLA VAN ZON
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Carla was the Artistic Director of the NZ's biggest cultural event, the New Zealand International Arts Festival from 2000 to 2006 showcasing international work and commissioning and producing NZ shows. She had previously and very successfully managed the festival as the Executive Director from 1996 to 2000. Carla was made an Officer of the Order of New Zealand for services to the arts in 2001 and Wellingtonian of the year in 2005.