How we are run

Our management and board

We are managed by a senior management team of four, who report to our board. Our board consists of up to 14 trustees, with eight elected by members and six appointed by the board. The board agrees strategy and is accountable to our members. Operational matters are delegated to our director.

Our senior management team

Sharon provides the strategic leadership and vision for the organisation and for the successful delivery of the our strategic framework.

Will is responsible for business strategy and trading activities, including membership, marketing, sales, website, directories and member communications.

Simon edits Museums Journal, oversees online editorial content and programmes the MA’s annual conference, one-day conferences and members’ meetings.

Neil leads our finance, human resources, and information technology functions, as well as our trusts and funds.

Our board

Steve has been a board member since 2019. He is the Director of Culture & Heritage at Norfolk County Council.

Rachael joined our board in 2021. She is Museums and Arts Manager at MonLife Heritage Museums in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Mo joined the board in 2023. He is a chartered accountant and Finance Director at Bloc Digital.

Beloved has been a board member since 2019. She is an arts and heritage consultant for the Cymru Government and artist support manager for Artes Mundi in Wales.

Stella has been a board member since 2020. She is the Head of Investment for The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Northern Ireland.

Hasina joined the board in 2024. She is the Youth Programme Producer at Wellcome Collection.

Janet joined our board in 2024. She is a consultant working with and for museums, heritage and culture.

Tony joined our board in 2022. He is a sculptor, chair of Shape Arts, and consultant and advisor to many cultural organisations.

Kinvara is our climate champion trustee, joining the board in 2025. She is Education Director at Project Everyone.

Kathleen joined our board in 2022. She is a freelance curator and collections consultant.

Christine joined our board in 2022. She is Head of Cultural Heritage & Wellbeing at OnFife.

Kate joined our board in 2024. She is an Editor at Science Museum Group.

Michael has been a board member since 2020. He is Director of Public Engagement and Research at National Trust for Scotland.

Georgina joined the board in 2024. She is Head of Collections and Exhibitions at Manchester Museum.