Secretary General, Culture Action Europe
Lars Ebert is the Secretary General of Culture Action Europe. He leads the organisation together with the General Director and develops CAE´s strategy in conversation with the board and the team. With a focus on advocacy, he engages in an ongoing dialogue with sector representatives and policy makers across the EU.
During his previous engagements as co-director of the cultural centre H401 in Amsterdam and deputy director of The European League of Institutes of the Arts, Lars has developed a specific interest and experience in participatory practices and art-base research, that fuel his believe in the transformative role of culture towards more sustainable societies.
He holds a postgraduate degree in theology, has taught cultural management and -leadership, is a frequent speaker and facilitator, publishes regularly and serves on the board of
various organisations in the areas of culture, education and research. With his life partners he has set up [SIC] – Space for International Co-operation in Athens.