| The
Tank Museum has appointed a new Director who will
lead The Museum through the most exciting developments
in its history. |
Thirty-Four year old
Richard Smith picks up the reins of Dorset's
largest Museum on April 10th, as present Director
Colonel John Woodward retires.
Richard, A history graduate, has spent 11 years
working for P&O Nedlloyd in a mixture
of commercial, project management and service
delivery functions across three different continents.
He said; "I am delighted to have been asked
to take on the role of Director of the Tank Museum.
For me, this is my dream job in which I
can combine my experience in business with
my passion for military history. We have a
tremendously exciting programme of change
over the next few years as we redevelop the museum.
We have a world class collection and I hope
to be able to deliver a world class experience
for our visitors."
Richard replaces John Woodward, who has retired
after 13 years at the helm of the Tank Museum. His
tenure will be remembered for his tireless work
to secure the future of The Museum and its collections,
most notably by instigating the £16m development
project At Close Quarters.
In January 2005, the Heritage Lottery Fund pledged
its support for the project, awarding it £8.55m.
The project is set to be the biggest development
of a tourist attraction in Dorset's history, making
an important contribution to the local economy.
Furthermore, it will dramatically improve conditions
inside the buildings making them suitable for long
term preservation of the collections, and improve
the visitor experience by modernising amenities
and exhibitions.
John Woodward said; "I have enjoyed my time
at The Tank Museum enormously, and so it is obviously
difficult to leave. But I am confident that
I am leaving the Museum in a most capable pair
of hands, and look forward to Richard taking this
great Museum forward. |
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NOTES: Richard Smith is available for
interview. Please call Nik Wyness on 01929 405096
ext 249.
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Outgoing Director John Woodward (left) hands over
to his successor Richard Smith.
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