The Royal Academy of Arts announce Simon Wallis, former director of The Hepworth Wakefield art museum, as their new Secretary and Chief Executive.

Rebecca Salter, The Royal Academy of Arts’ president said: “As Director of The Hepworth Wakefield for the past 17 years, he will bring a wealth of experience together with vision and energy to the RA and I very much look forward to working with him. I’m sure you will all join me in welcoming Simon when he starts in September.”

Source and image: The Royal Academy of Arts