PRS Foundation names first Patron

NITIN SAWHNEY will become the first Patron of PRS Foundation, a funder of new music and talent development.

Sawhney will move into the role after four years as PRS Foundation’s Chair. 

He has been a composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ for over two decades.
  
Sawhney said it has been an "honour" to serve as Chair and is now "delighted" to become Patron. 

Chief Executive JOE FRANKLAND added: "His leadership of the Board during incredibly tough years for the music creator community played a vital role in ensuring our support for exciting, diverse talent was available when it was needed most.

"I look forward to working with Nitin in this new capacity and am pleased he can continue to champion the work of the charity and the importance of funding for the music creators and organisations we support.”
 
An Interim Chair will be appointed by the PRS Foundation Board while the recruitment process for the new Chair takes place over the coming months.