Former Chief Executive, English Heritage
Nick Merriman has held leadership roles across multiple museums like, former Chief Executive of English Heritage, the Chief Executive and Director of Content at the Horniman Museum and Gardens (2018 – 2024), as well as the Director of the Manchester Museum (2006–2018). He is an Honorary Professor of Museum Studies at the University of Manchester and has published widely on museum topics. He has also served as Chair of the International Council of Museums (UK, 2001–2004), President of the Council for British Archaeology (2005–2008), Chair of the University Museums Group (2009–2013), Convenor of the Museums Association’s Ethics Committee (2008–2014) and Chair of the Collections Trust (2014–2017).
