Dame Rosemary Squire is one of the most prominent women in British theatre of the modern era. The business that she co-founded in 1992 – Ambassador Theatre Group – went on to become the world’s number one live-theatre company. She is currently co-founder, Joint CEO and Executive Chairman of Trafalgar Entertainment, a global live entertainment business.

Rosemary made history as the first woman to be named EY UK Entrepreneur of the Year. She was a National Member of the Arts Council England Board, Joint Chairman of The Hall for Cornwall, chaired two major appeals for Great Ormond Street Hospital and is currently Chairman of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Respected advocates for cultural industries, Rosemary and her husband/business partner, Sir Howard Panter, topped The Stage 100 for seven consecutive record-breaking years. Rosemary was awarded an OBE for Services to Theatre and received a Damehood for Services to Theatre and Philanthropy.