Directorate

Formerly Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Arts and Director of Exhibitions at White Cube, Tim has been involved in the art world for the past thirty years as a curator, writer and broadcaster. Tim was awarded an OBE in 2019.

Josephine has over two decades of experience connecting audiences with transformative ideas. Since launching the new Design Museum, she has co-founded Future Observatory and, as Deputy Director, drives innovation, accessibility and strategic change.

Nancy oversees the museum's overall fundraising, membership and patrons' programmes, corporate partnerships and event hire. Previously, Nancy was the Director of Programmes & Income at Stonewall and the Head of Philanthropy at Tate.

Liyun joined the Design Museum as Chief Financial Officer in 2024. Prior to this she was Finance Director at one of Europe’s leading film schools. Liyun has worked with several contemporary art charities in London, as well as global corporations across Europe and the US.

Johanna oversees the museum’s programme and is also design journal Disegno’s director. She was previously curator of twentieth century and contemporary furniture and product design at the V&A.

Justin is a writer and curator based in London. He is the director of Future Observatory, the national design research programme for the green transition, established by the Design Museum in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Lycia oversees the museum's visitor operations, commercial business, technology services and facilities functions. As a non-executive director and trustee, she advises several boards on income growth strategies. Lycia has also held senior leadership positions in high street retail and the arts/heritage sector, including roles at English Heritage and the V&A.