Latest News | 15 June 2021
QUAD announces award-winning journalist as new patron
QUAD has announced award-winning journalist Paul Carter as its latest new patron.
Paul is a reporter and senior producer working on Click, the BBC's flagship technology programme, which is broadcast to 300 million people around the world each week, 52 weeks a year.
A University of Derby graduate, he tells stories about how technology can change society and the world.
He has produced and presented entire episodes from across the globe, including in the US, Japan and Europe.
Previously, he ran two independent media production companies.
Paul said: “I tell stories about how technology can change society and I take particular interest in developing young or under-represented people to help increase the breadth and diversity of journalism and digital media.”
He joins Jack O'Connell, Hetain Patel, Paddy Considine, John Tams, Molly Windsor and Dr Jo Twist OBE, who are also patrons of the mixed arts venue, which is base in the Market Place.
Adam Buss, chief executive at QUAD, said: “I have known Paul since we studied together at the University of Derby and it is no exaggeration to say that Paul is one of the most positive and forward thinking people I have ever met.
“Alongside the Hollywood stars, it has been very important to us to have a diverse representation among QUAD patrons.
“QUAD is committed to offering the most accessible programme and venue we possibly can.
“To have Paul as a champion for us is fantastic – not to mention his role at the cutting edge of technology, which also reflects QUAD’s digital ambitions.”
