Leena Nair CBE Appointed to British Museum Board of Trustees
The British Museum has appointed Leena Nair CBE to its Board of Trustees. Nair is the Global Chief Executive Officer of Chanel, based in London, and previously spent three decades at Unilever, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Committee member. Under her leadership, Chanel has expanded its philanthropic commitment to arts and culture through Fondation CHANEL, which supports women and girls. The museum is currently executing its Masterplan, a major cultural redevelopment project, and Nair's experience leading a global brand is expected to contribute to this effort.
Key facts
- Leena Nair CBE appointed to British Museum Board of Trustees.
- Nair is Global CEO of Chanel, headquartered in London.
- She spent 30 years at Unilever as Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Committee member.
- Chanel deepened its arts philanthropy under her leadership.
- Fondation CHANEL advances women and girls' futures.
- British Museum is executing its Masterplan redevelopment.
- Masterplan is one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects globally.
- Nair's experience with an iconic brand is deemed invaluable for the museum.
Entities
Institutions
- British Museum
- Chanel
- Unilever
- Fondation CHANEL
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom