Jamie Saye
Executive Director
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SAIL
Jamie is the co-founder and executive director of SAIL, a not for profit that supports the creative and cultural industries to be environmentally sustainable.
Prior to co-founding SAIL, Jamie spent 11 years at Opera North in Leeds as a Technical Manager, and is still engaged in various freelance roles within the music, live events, and theatre sectors. During his tenure at Opera North, he voluntarily spearheaded the organisation's sustainability efforts, culminating in winning the "Best Newcomer" at the 2019 Creative Green Awards.
At SAIL, Jamie is leading on the sustainability partnership with Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture and is currently pioneering a community energy project for the creative and cultural industries of West Yorkshire. He is a certified Carbon Literacy trainer, is on the productions committee of the Theatre Green Book and the directors and advisors' group of Museum Development North.
Prior to co-founding SAIL, Jamie spent 11 years at Opera North in Leeds as a Technical Manager, and is still engaged in various freelance roles within the music, live events, and theatre sectors. During his tenure at Opera North, he voluntarily spearheaded the organisation's sustainability efforts, culminating in winning the "Best Newcomer" at the 2019 Creative Green Awards.
At SAIL, Jamie is leading on the sustainability partnership with Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture and is currently pioneering a community energy project for the creative and cultural industries of West Yorkshire. He is a certified Carbon Literacy trainer, is on the productions committee of the Theatre Green Book and the directors and advisors' group of Museum Development North.
Sessions
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Powering the Pennines: Why West Yorkshire is Winning on Climate Engagement04-Mar-2026Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)