Following an open competition the following candidate has been appointed with effect from 1 January 2009 for a period of five years, up to 31 December 2013: Mr Daniel E Harvey.
Welcoming the appointment, the Minister said: “I am confident that Mr Harvey will carry on the excellent work of his predecessor and provide strategic leadership and drive to the Board, in addressing the challenges facing the museums sector. I look forward to seeing the major capital programme fulfilled, including the refurbishment and upgrade of the Ulster Museum which will significantly enhance the museums provision in Northern Ireland.”
Mr Daniel E Harvey has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland for a period of five years from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2013.
Dan Harvey lives in Belfast and he is a current member of the Board of National Museums Northern Ireland having served from 1 July 2002 to date.
He is a former Chief Executive of the First Trust Bank, has been Chair of W5 and is Chair of the Audit Committee of National Museums and Vice-Chair of National Museums.
He has declared that he has not been involved in any political activity during the last five years.