Kala Sangam - Bringing people together through South Asian and Interdisciplinary Arts

David Lascelles

Viscount David Lascelles is a British film producer and son of Lord Harewood. He was recently involved in staging the hugely sucessful Carnival Messiah with Geraldine Connor, which took place on the grounds of the Harewood estate.

Les Webb

Les is a retired architect and town planner. He enjoys sailing and golf and has a keen interest in the arts. He is passionate about our move to St Peter's House and continues to use his expertise in this area to drive the project forward.

Paul White

As the Financial Director of a division of a US manufacturing company, Paul has worked all over the world. He has now retired, and his interests include art, music, golf, and watching Bradford Bulls.

Purnima Tanuku

Chair

Purnima Tanuku is the Chief Executive of the National Day Nurseries Association.  She works closely with ministers and senior civil servants, and represents NDNA and the sector. Purnima is married with a son and a daughter. She is a trained dancer and has supported Kala Sangam's dance classes.

Salam Mohammed

Vice Chair

As Chief Executive of COEMO, Salam works with ethnic minority organisations who provide vital services to their communities, often bridging gaps of understanding and information between statutory services and their clients.