Isle of Arts is organised by Ventnor Festival, a community interest company, which has been set up to run an annual arts event in Ventnor. Our CIC status means that the company does not make a profit or pay dividends. All surplus income will be used as a foundation for future annual arts events in Ventnor and any remainder will be used to support subsequent community-based projects in the arts.
Here is the team behind Ventnor Festival CIC and the Isle of Arts project:Chris Bonney is a software architect who now has branched into providing web-related services. His career in the information systems business has included leading major projects, troubleshooting and providing consultation and tuition for blue chip companies. For many years he was also a key member of a multi-award winning Dublin musical society, involved as both a producer and chairman.
Gillian Jenner runs her own editorial consultancy helping national and international publishing and exhibition companies develop content for media and conferences. Her career has included leading magazine launch projects and developing related events businesses. Her work also includes managing business to business conferences in Europe, the USA and the Far East.
Janneke Oxley has been involved in running hotels for nearly 30 years and is currently co-owner of a large hotel in Shanklin. She also works part-time as a hospitality business consultant, advising clients on increasing their business profits and improving standards of operation and management through organisational effectiveness.
Philip Oxley OBE has recently retired from consultancy in the field of transport, advising government departments and European bodies on accessible travel and transport. He was chairman of the charity TRIPSCOPE and is a trustee of the Mobility Choice charity. A life-long jazz enthusiast, he and his wife Janneke have recently been involved with advising on the music for the Havenstreet Midsummer Jazz, which has proved very successful.
