Chief Executive of The Piece Hall Trust  

Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL has been at the helm of The Piece Hall since 2017, overseeing the Trust’s vision to make this iconic building a world class visitor destination using heritage, trade and culture to help preserve this precious asset for generations to come.

She has overseen growth in visitor numbers to almost 3 million each year with the organisation described as an exemplar business model and an example of “Levelling Up” in action.

Under her leadership an outstanding arts, culture and community events programme has been implemented including a 5-year deal with promoters to bring global music stars to The Piece Hall.

In 2024, as part of her commitment to supporting the future of arts and culture in the region, Nicky launched The Piece Hall Academy. An umbrella project for a variety of schemes and courses to help train, educate, support and develop the next generation of creatives and broaden participation in the creative industries for underrepresented groups.

She is a commissioner of ‘No Place Left Behind’, is Deputy Chair of the West Yorkshire Culture, Heritage, and Sport Committee and was Co-Chair of Calderdale Year of Culture 2024.

Prior to The Piece Hall Nicky had a multi award-winning career in media, marketing and advertising before moving on to deliver major Government infrastructure programs – specialising in regeneration.

In 2023 Nicky was recognised with an MBE in King Charles’ first birthday honours list, she has been a Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire since 2019, crowned Yorkshire Businesswoman of the Year and was also awarded a place on the highly regarded Northern Power Women’s Power List. Nicky has also received the IOD Judges Special Award in recognition of her achievements.