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Akshata Murty appointed trustee of UK’s Victoria and Albert Museum
A native of Bengaluru, Akshata’s appointment was underlined by her deep commitment to education and creativity.
Akshata Murty. / Wikipedia
The UK Prime Minister has appointed Akshata Murty, along with five other prominent figures, as a trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her four-year term began on Mar.10, 2025.
Culture Minister Chris Bryant made the announcement on Mar.21, highlighting the breadth of experience and diversity the new trustees bring to one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions. A total of 16 new trustees were announced for the British Museum, the Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
In the official release, Akshata Murty's appointment was underlined by her deep commitment to education and creativity. The release noted, “Akshata is passionate about education and the power of creativity to have positive effects on young people.” This passion was demonstrated during her time at Downing Street, where she launched the “Lessons at 10” initiative, offering children across the UK a chance to engage with Number 10’s iconic doors and discover their passions in the process.
Akshata is a co-founder of The Richmond Project, a charity aimed at improving social mobility by addressing barriers to numeracy. Her support for the UK’s veteran community also underscores her dedication to various causes.
The release also pointed out her decade of experience investing in early-stage British companies, Akshata has been instrumental in providing funding and strategic advice to consumer-focused businesses. She also founded a fashion line inspired by Indian craftsmanship, further reflecting her multifaceted approach to creativity and enterprise.
A native of Bengaluru, Akshata holds a B.A. in Economics and French from Claremont McKenna College, an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and an Associate degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. She also serves on the board of Claremont McKenna College and is a Trustee of the Murty Trust in India, which supports the Murty Classical Library of India.
Akshata's appointment comes as part of a broader push by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to diversify the public appointments system. Launched in July 2024, the drive aims to attract leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the UK to bring fresh perspectives to public bodies.
Sir Chris Bryant, Culture Minister, emphasized the importance of these new appointments. “Public appointees help to lead some of the UK’s best-known institutions, and these immensely talented individuals with a wide range of personal and professional experience will make great contributions to how they are run and help to promote British soft power abroad,” he said.
In addition to Akshata, the Prime Minister also appointed Mariella Frostrup, Andrew Keith, Nigel Newton, Vick Hope, and Pedro Pina as trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum. These appointments are part of an effort to ensure that national institutions reflect the diversity and dynamism of the communities they serve.
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