Harry Plant
PRESIDENT
Returning for another year as SU President is Harry Plant. Born in Eastbourne, East Sussex, Harry studied classical trumpet at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from 2016-2020, graduating with first-class honours.
Whilst being classically trained, Harry also has a vast amount of experience in the pop/ folk and jazz genre as a session musician. His professional credits have already seen him perform with a range of world-famous artists, including Bruno Mars, Stormzy, Gregory Porter, Jamie Cullum, Rag'n'Bone Man and Hazel Iris. Alongside live performances, he's also played for a wealth of studio and film session work at Abbey Road, Sarm West and the Rockfield Studios. Harry is also a member of the internationally acclaimed chamber group Connaught Brass.
The President is the only full-time member of the committee. It is their responsibility to ensure that the union is fully functional in its many roles throughout the school, such as: representing the student body in a range of board meetings alongside the student reps, organising events, promoting clubs and societies, raising awareness of student welfare issues and supporting the work of the other Executive Officers.
Josh Cole Brown
VP DIVERSITY
This years VP for Diversity is Josh Cole-Brown. Born in West London he is a Londoner through and through. His passion for theatre and live events has lead him to study Production Arts Technical Theatre at Guildhall after completing a UAL diploma at The Brit School in Croydon.
One thing he loves about London is the variety of people and cultures which make up the capital. Josh looks forward to showcasing the diversity and promoting inclusion within Guildhall’s community.
Eleanor Fineston-Robertson
VP FINANCE
Eleanor Fineston-Robertson, a second-year Film Music Student, is this year’s Vice President for Finance. She will be working closely with Harry Plant, our new President. Her role is to manage the Union budget and monitor the Student Union expenditure. All of which gets reported back to the Student Parliament, to help our University run smoothly.
In order to fulfil a lifetime ambition, Eleanor competed in the UK Traditional Boat Championship, a spectacular 21-mile boat race up the River Thames; from Docklands to Ham in Surrey. This event attracts over 330 crews from all over the globe; so was something of an achievement and of course lots of fun.
Darcie Jago
VP EVENTS
This year’s VP of Events and Societies is Darcie Jago. Returning for her second year in the role, Darcie comes from Lincolnshire and is a fourth year classical trumpet student. Alongside her studies and work in the SU, Darcie enjoys working in the Basement Bar and travelling (when there isn’t a pandemic!).
Last year, she spent 4 months in Norway on an Erasmus exchange, and hopes to be able to incorporate the things she discovered while there into her work this year.
Elle Oldfield
VP WELFARE
This year's Welfare VP is Elle Oldfield. Born and raised in North Norfolk, Elle completed her undergraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before embarking on the Artist Masters course.
Now in her final year of Master's study as a mezzo soprano, she will be working closely with the SU and Student Affairs to ensure that every student's welfare needs are addressed with the utmost care and consideration. Prioritising student's welfare is necessary, and Elle is here to help you with any worries or concerns you may have during this academic year.
