E2M Appoints Kyle McKenzie as Interim CEO

E2M Appoints Kyle McKenzie as Interim CEO

 

As Chair of E2M, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am delighted to announce that we have appointed our Senior Production Manager, Kyle McKenzie, as E2M’s Interim CEO. Kyle will lead the operational management of E2M and work alongside Trustees to achieve the strategic vision of E2M to create safe, kind, welcoming spaces for 11-18 year olds.

 

Kyle has been E2M’s leading voice in production and delivery for six years. He has been instrumental in the success of Escape2Make’s incredible events, including the Cabaret, Heritage Market Festival, Green Festivals and the E2M Fair. He has produced hundreds of workshops where young people have worked alongside incredible artists, gained unforgettable experiences, made like-minded friends, and escaped from the pressures of being a teenager.

More recently Kyle has been central to the team who have worked very hard to secure a premises and open the E2M space on Church Street, new programmes are being developed in partnership with other local organisations including Connect workshops with the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal and a programme in partnership with Lancashire Youth Challenge for young people who experience emotionally based school avoidance.

Kyle will lead further projects that are currently under development at E2M. With his dedication to high-quality youth work and love of the arts Kyle will lead E2M into an exciting future.

 

Jenny Natusch, E2M’s Founder and Trustee has this to say about Kyle:

“Kyle has been a part of our journey since 2019 and his passion for empowering young people perfectly reflects our mission. At just 27 years old, his appointment is a powerful example of what’s possible when we invest in youth. We’re so excited for what lies ahead.”

Kyle has this to say:

“It is an incredible honour to be able to take up the role of Interim CEO. Escape2Make holds a very special place in my heart and has done for years. Now I get to help steer the organisation towards positive change; collaborating with other fantastic organisations and individuals who share our vision and expanding our reach to bring the high-quality work we do to the next level. I am beyond proud to work for E2M and I always have been. The future for the organisation is incredibly bright.”

If you would like to hear more from Kyle and how you could get involved at E2M do not hesitate to contact him on k.mckenzie@escape2make.org

Helen Bingley

Escape2Make Chair

11/06/2025