V&A Dundee appoints new Director

Dundee's V&A has a new director.

Leonie Bell has been appointed by the museums board.

She will take the place of Philip Long OBE who has led the project from its inception.

He's taken up the role of Chief Executive at the National Trust For Scotland.

Leonie is currently the Strategic Lead for the Future Paisley Partnership at Renfrewshire Council, leading its bid for UK City of Culture.

It will be a homecoming for Leonie as she was born in the City of Discovery and grew up in Fife.

Tim Allan, Chair of V&A Dundee's Board, said: "We are delighted that Leonie has accepted this leading role at V&A Dundee, leading its awakening from the COVID 19 lockdown into a new era.

"She is a very experienced, charismatic leader with a passionate background in design and what it can do for communities and places as well as enhancing our position in the world."

Leonie Bell, said: "I am looking forward to working with the Board, the team, the museum's partners and the people of Dundee to further establish V&A Dundee as a world class design museum for Scotland.

"Like so many, I have watched V&A Dundee flourish in its first two years, and it is a huge privilege to lead the museum into its next phase.

"V&A Dundee is an emblem of the city's design and industrial heritage and a bright beacon for its future.

"The museum celebrates the designed world and through its programme it enriches and inspires, drawing people in and reaching out across Dundee, Scotland and the world."

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