1st January will not only usher in 2026 for us all, but for the Merchant’s House it will usher in a new Chair. Keith Edwards has just been announced as a new Trustee to the Merchant’s House Board of Trustees but also that from the New Year he will take over the role of Chair upon the retirement of Alison Galvin-Wright.
Now retired from a career embracing senior leadership roles in general management in the UK and elsewhere, a long-time Wiltshire resident and also a member of the Marlborough community for more than a decade Keith will bring broad experience to the role of charting the future course of The Merchant’s House.
“I’m really excited about this opportunity” Keith noted in a release from the Merchant’s House, adding “The Merchant’s House is a wonderful building and I look forward to helping the Trustees, employees and volunteers to create a purposeful and sustainable future”.
Mervyn Hall, Vice Chair of The Merchant’s House Trust thanked outgoing chair Alison Galvin-Wright, noting “We would like to thank Alison Galvin-Wright for her leadership and passionate involvement over the past twenty three years.” He also welcomed Keith Edwards to his new role, adding “His wealth of experience, strategic insight, and genuine enthusiasm for our mission will be invaluable as we continue to protect, preserve and share this unique heritage.”
September weather in Marlborough – back to more normal conditions after the drought
