Former National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan has been appointed the new director of the British Museum.
He replaces former Victoria and Albert Museum head Sir Mark Jones, who was made interim director following the resignation of Hartwig Fischer over the thefts at the London-based institution.
Mr Cullinan, who was approved by the Board of Trustees and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will take over the role from Sir Mark in the summer.
The Princess of Wales with the former director of the National Portrait Gallery, Nicholas Cullinan (John Sibley/PA)
Mr Cullinan said: “One of the greatest museums in the world, it is an honour to become the next director of the British Museum.
“I look forward to joining its wonderful and dedicated staff and to work with its hugely impressive Board in leading it into a new chapter.
“This will encompass the most significant transformations, both architectural and intellectual, happening in any museum globally, to continue making the British Museum the most engaged and collaborative it can be.”
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