Ije Nwokorie named chair of the board of Chineke! Foundation

Monday, February 22, 2021

Nwokorie becomes just one of the only a few black leaders to chair a major UK or European orchestra

Photo: Wolff Olins

Nwokorie is a senior director at Apple. He was previously the CEO of global branding firm, Wolff Olins.

He said: 'It is a real honour to chair this board. Chi-chi and the team have created a remarkable organisation that is already transforming the cultural landscape and quickly becoming one of the most modern and vibrant expressions of classical music on the planet.'

Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, Chineke! Founder, said: 'We are thrilled that Ije is joining us, bringing his much valued strategic insights to help guide Chineke! to the next level.

'We feel very optimistic about the future, and confident that we will forge a path through what may be challenging times ahead for the arts and culture sector, in preparation for what we hope will be a post-pandemic, post-Brexit recovery and celebration!'

For more information visit chineke.org.