Osborne to Chair the British Museum

Former Chancellor and Evening Standard Editor GEORGE OSBORNE is the new Chair of the British Museum.

Currently a Partner at Robey Warshaw and Chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Osborne's "longstanding commitment to culture, both personally and in his various public roles" will benefit the institution, Deputy Chair MINOUCHE SHAFIK said.

"With the masterplan, the Museum is undergoing a major programme of renewal and his experience will prove invaluable."

Osborne said he is thrilled to join the board: "All my life I have loved the British Museum."

He succeeds SIR RICHARD LAMBERT on October 4.