PRESS RELEASE : Cultural Trustee appointed to the National Portrait Gallery [July 2023]

Victoria Siddall

Appointed for a 4-year term from 3 July 2023.

Victoria Siddall is a strategic advisor to museums and businesses, and an international advocate for a more sustainable art world. She was previously Global Director of Frieze, founding Frieze Masters and then leading art fairs across London, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul.

In 2020, Victoria co-founded Gallery Climate Coalition – a charity and membership organisation for the art world which has over 900 members in 42 countries, all of whom have committed to a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. She is a trustee of Gallery Climate Coalition and works with environmental charities on strategy, advocacy and fundraising.

Victoria is Chair of the Board of Studio Voltaire, a non-profit gallery and artist studio complex in London that has recently reopened after major capital redevelopment. She is also a Trustee of the Ampersand Foundation and a member of the Board of Frieze.

Remuneration and Governance Code

Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery are not remunerated. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments. The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election.

Victoria Siddall has not declared any significant political activity.