Hedda Bird is an entrepreneur, businesswoman and playwright. Professionally she is a management consultant, leading teams working with PLCs and public sector organisations across the UK. She is a founding director of Best Life Productions, and a playwright with work staged by both professional companies and Community groups. She is a volunteer and member of Wokingham Theatre where she has served as a Trustee for over fifteen years, including 5 years as Chair.

Hedda joined the Board of the Maltings in 2022, has served as Chair of the Programme Committee, and is now honoured to be taking on the role of Interim Chair.