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Oliver Enwonwu and Katie Wray Join National Museums Liverpool Board

institutional · 2026-10-19

On 1 October 2026, Oliver Enwonwu and Katie Wray commenced their roles as new trustees on the Board of National Museums Liverpool. Enwonwu, an accomplished artist, curator, and publisher, holds the post-nominal letters FRSA, FRAI, and FSNA. His extensive career encompasses museums, heritage, visual arts, publishing, and public engagement, with a notable governance history that includes leadership roles in various cultural and civic organizations both in the UK and internationally. He has previously served as President of the Society of Nigerian Artists and was a board member of the National Gallery of Art in Nigeria. Enwonwu is also the Executive Director of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation and the founder of Omenka, a platform dedicated to advancing modern and contemporary art. Meanwhile, Wray brings her expertise as a Director in Deloitte's Real Estate team, enhancing the board's cultural and real estate knowledge.

Key facts

  • Oliver Enwonwu and Katie Wray joined the National Museums Liverpool Board on 1 October 2026
  • Enwonwu is an artist, curator and publisher with the post-nominals FRSA, FRAI and FSNA
  • He has served as President of the Society of Nigerian Artists
  • He has sat on the Board of the National Gallery of Art, Nigeria
  • Enwonwu is Executive Director of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation
  • He founded and publishes Omenka
  • Katie Wray is a Director in Deloitte's Real Estate team
  • Enwonwu maintains an active practice as an artist alongside his governance work

Entities

Artists

  • Oliver Enwonwu

Institutions

  • National Museums Liverpool
  • Deloitte
  • Society of Nigerian Artists
  • National Gallery of Art, Nigeria
  • Ben Enwonwu Foundation
  • Omenka

Locations

  • Liverpool
  • United Kingdom
  • Nigeria

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