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Christopher Dupe

Development Director at Misk Foundation
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Christopher Dupe, a seasoned development director with expertise in cultural assets, brings 1 year 8 months of experience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to a range of roles, including senior management positions at Museums Victoria, Creative Victoria, and Arts NSW.
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Russian Limited working proficiency
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Christopher Dupe, a seasoned development director, has established a strong presence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, driving cultural and economic growth. With native proficiency in English and limited working proficiency in Russian, he has successfully navigated diverse environments, from the Australian arts sector to Saudi Arabian development projects. His extensive experience spans over two decades, with notable roles at Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Museums Victoria, and Creative Victoria, where he managed major capital development projects, infrastructure programs, and cultural assets. Holding a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Canberra and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Russian Language from the Australian National University, Christopher brings a unique blend of business acumen and cultural expertise to his work.

Experience

  • Misk Foundation
    • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    • Development Director
      • Nov 2022 - Present
      • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Diriyah Gate Development Authority
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Development Director, Cultural Assets
      • Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

    • Associate Director, Cultural Assets
      • Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

      Working as a development director for a range of cultural assets - museums, artists studios, integrated public art, etc - in a major residential, tourism, cultural, entertainment and recreational development on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Museums Victoria
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Manager, Strategic Capital Programs
      • Apr 2018 - Oct 2020
      • Melbourne, Australia

      Manager of major capital development projects at Victoria's state museums

  • Creative Victoria
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Senior Manager, Cultural Infrastructure
      • Dec 2014 - Oct 2020
      • Melbourne, Australia

      Manage the infrastructure program at Creative Victoria, the State's creative industries policy body. This includes directly overseeing the operations of the State's arts facilities such as the Australian Centre for Contemporary Arts, Heide Museum of Modern Art, the Malthouse Theatre, the Meat Market arts centre and a number of other sites. I also provide advice to the Victorian Government on the strategic development of new facilities and the upgrade of the major Arts Agencies' facilities.

  • Arts NSW
    • Sydney
    • Manager Infrastructure
      • May 2014 - Dec 2014
      • Sydney

      Secondment to undertake infrastructure projects for the NSW state arts portfolio. Worked on the development of a new arts and cultural policy for NSW, including a strategic plan to develop new cultural facilities and upgrade the key State Cultural Institutions.Worked on a new approach to the planning and delivery of capital maintenance programs for all NSW cultural facilities.Coordinated the establishment of the first national working group on State and Territory arts and cultural facilities management.

  • Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
    • Senior manager, Cultural Infrastructure
      • Mar 2009 - May 2014

  • Shire of Yarra Ranges
    • Manager, Arts & Culture
      • May 2006 - Sep 2007

    • Manager, Economic, Community and Cultural Development
      • Nov 2004 - May 2006

    • Team Leader, Cultural Development
      • May 2001 - Nov 2004

  • City of Moonee Valley
    • Arts and Cultural Development Officer
      • Nov 1997 - Apr 2001

  • Ranters Theatre Inc
    • Company Manager
      • 1995 - 2000

  • St Martins Youth Arts Centre
    • Venue and Development Manager
      • 1994 - 1997

  • Anthill Theatre
    • Administrator and Venue Manager
      • 1992 - 1994

Education

  • 2019 - 2020
    University of Canberra
    Masters of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership), Business Administration and Management, General
  • The Australian National University
    Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Russian Language

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