CEO Artistic Director

Daniel Santangeli

Daniel Santangeli is a social impact and creative industries leader. Joining Footscray Community Arts in late 2019, he is currently leading the organisation through a significant transformation following an $8.7m precinct redevelopment investment from State Government. Prior to his time at Footscray Community Arts, Daniel was Program Manager at Midsumma Festival (2016 – 2019), and previously a producer at Next Wave (2012 – 2016). Daniel was Chair for Outer Urban Projects from 2019 to 2022, a performing arts company working with young people in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs – having been a board member for 8 years.

In 2023, Daniel was one of 24 CEOs participating in the Social Impact Leadership Australia Program, supported by the Sidney Myer Fund and Myer Foundation, Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation and Paul Ramsay Foundation. Daniel has previously participated in Creative Australia and Leadership Victoria leadership programs. He occasionally guest hosts Richard Watts’ Smart Arts Program on Triple R, and is a current MBA Candidate at UNSW.