The Ivors Academy Trust has welcomed four new additions to its board of Trustees.
This latest growth of the Ivors Academy Trust Board 'reflects a commitment to diversify representation from across the music industry', with the Trust adding that its new members 'will help The Ivors Academy Trust continue to provide songwriters and creators with educational opportunities, programmes, bursaries and funding'.
The four new additions to the Trustee Board have been announced this morning (20 July), and include PRS Members’ Council President Michelle Escoffery.
Joining Michelle on the Board are Andy Heath CBE (a long-term Beggars Group board member and current Chairman of Beggars' publishing division), Shani Gonzales (EVP, Managing Director of Warner Chappell Music UK and Head of International A&R at Warner Chappell Music) and Fran Malyan, who is the co-owner of Extra Mile Music with 46 years’ experience in music publishing.
Speaking about the new Trustees, Ivors Academy Trust Chair Cliff Fluet said: 'I am delighted to welcome our new Trustees and I look forward to working with them as they further strengthen and diversity the skill set on our Board.'
Vice Chair of the Trust Lucy Francis added: 'The Ivors Academy Trust is committed to increasing opportunities for songwriters and composers from all backgrounds who face barriers. Having a skilled, knowledgeable and connected Board of Trustees helps us accomplish this.'
