Tony Lankester, veteran arts festival leader, takes over as CEO of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Tony Lankester, formerly head of the National Arts Festival in South Africa and CEO of Riverside Studios, has been named the new chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. He replaces Shona McCarthy and will start in early April. Lankester's extensive experience in arts festivals will be crucial as the Fringe approaches its 80th anniversary and faces sustainability challenges.

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