Glyndebourne has announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees.

The new appointees include Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE, Chair of NICE, and top solicitor Helen Ward, a partner at Stewarts Law LLP.

“The strength of the Board has been felt more than ever this past year as we’ve sought their support and expertise to help us face difficult decisions arising from the pandemic crisis,” Sarah Hopwood, Managing Director of Glyndebourne, said in a press release. “We are thrilled to be gaining the talent and insight that Sharmila and Helen have to offer and to be further diversifying the experience and skill set of the Board.”

Additionally, the company also unveiled a new pilot initiative entitled “Creative Conspirators.” This new group will bring together six volunteers to work with the Board and executive management to bring unique perspectives and experiences to strategic thinking.

The group will include Jamal Edwards of SB.TV; Dr. Zahira Jaser of the University of Sussex Business School; Professor Anthony Lilley OBE of Scenario Two Ltd; Joy Nazzary of brand consultancy dn&co; composer and broadcaster Jack Pepper; and Zerlina Vulliamy of Oxford Contemporary Opera.

In sum, the “Creative Conspirators” will meet four times per year with the primary focus in this first year on attracting new audiences.