A headshot of Roger Wright

Roger Wright was Director of BBC Proms from 2007 to 2014

Changing Faces

Rothschild Foundation names Chief Executive

Arts Professional
2 min read

The Rothschild Foundation has appointed ROGER WRIGHT as Chief Executive, taking up the post on 28 October.

Wright was Chief Executive of Britten Pears Arts, a music, visual arts, and heritage charity based in Suffolk, from 2014 until July 2024.

Previously, he was Controller of BBC Radio 3 from 1998 to 2014 and Director of BBC Proms from 2007 to 2014.

Established in 2010, The Rothschild Foundation awards grants to arts, heritage, environmental and social welfare causes and represents the consolidation of three former Rothschild charitable trusts.

HANNAH ROTHSCHILD, Chair of the Rothschild Foundation, said: “Sir Roger brings immense gravitas, inspiration and experience to the Rothschild Foundation. 

“The trustees have been overwhelmingly impressed by his deep-rooted love of the arts, his commitment to charitable causes, his management prowess and his track record of inspiring and transformational leadership. Sir Roger will help shape and realise the organisation’s ambitious new targets and projects.”

Wright added: “I am honoured and hugely excited to have been appointed as Chief Executive of the Rothschild Foundation. This is a significant time in the Foundation's history as it furthers its mission to deliver positive change and meaningful impact for the benefit of future generations.”