World Monuments Fund (WMF) Britain has announced the appointment of John Darlington as Executive Director.
John Darlington joins from the National Trust where he was Regional Director, North West of England. In this position John championed a diverse portfolio of high profile projects at places ranging from mansions such as Dunham Massey, Lyme Park and Little Moreton Hall, to the mountains and countryside of the Lake District, creating partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders including the local communities.
John is passionate about conserving and protecting historically important heritage for the benefit of all. With a special interest in medieval monasteries and castles, John is also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries as well as a Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
Pierre Valentin, Chairman of WMF Britain, said ‘John Darlington brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to WMFB as the organisation celebrates its 50 anniversary. We look forward to continuing to support iconic buildings under John’s leadership.’
John said ‘I’m absolutely delighted to be joining World Monuments Fund Britain. Our cultural heritage is not only a critical part of who we are today but also of our future. I am looking forward to working with the Trustees, the team and partners to build on WMFB’s successes and to continue to grow our reach, relevance and impact for generations to come.’
John will assume his position in June 2015.
For additional information please contact WMFB Project and Publicity Officer Sophie Buchanan on 0207 251 8142 or email sophie@wmf.org.uk
For more on the World Monuments Fund Britain see www.wmf.org.uk
