The National Videogame Museum has unveiled a new roster of trustees that will join the board of its governing charity, The BGI.
The nine trustees will join the board in two phases. The first occurred in March 2025 while the second will join in November 2025.
These additions will help “bolster the governance” of the museum, and help it reach its ongoing ambitions and goals.
The trustees have experience across sectors of the industry, including game development, cultural institutions, brand management, and technological innovation.
Sheffield-based NVM is aiming to expand its profile with the knowledge of its new trustees, and to “strengthen the way in which its mission highlights video games culture, interfaces with audiences and the wider sector.”
The new trustees are:
- David Barrie, founder and CEO of Game Academy
- Joe Chetcuti, creative director of Creative Assembly
- Emma Cooper, creative industries knowledge transfer manager at Innovate UK
- Natalie Kane, curator of digital design at The V&A
- Nick Poole, chief executive of UKIE
The next phase of appointments include:
- Brian Baglow, founder of Scottish Games Week
- John Booth, senior director at Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Emily Britt, senior communications manager at Sharkmob
- Jess Gaskell, director of PMO at Sumo Digital
“We are honoured to welcome our new trustees to the board,” said NVM chair of the board of trustees Claire Boissiere. “Their extensive experience will be invaluable as we embark on an exciting new chapter in the NVM’s journey, expanding our national presence and advancing our mission. We are excited to see how their ideas and insights will help shape the future.
“We also want to share our heartfelt thanks to the trustees stepping down at this time. Their dedication, guidance, and leadership have played a huge role in shaping the museum’s success.”
Boissiere concluded: “Their impact will continue to inspire us, and we are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and passion they have given to the museum.”