With sadness, yesterday we received news John Hughes passed away last week aged 81.
Some of you will remember John was the Chair of the Board for nine years (2006-2015) having joined the Board in 2004. John was committed to the Museum and the positive impact of its cause, and dearly loved the company of Black Country folk. John was central to modernising and strengthening the Board of Trustees, and further professionalising our organisation. He also helped to navigate and find the sweet spot of simultaneously being a successful museum, charity and visitor attraction.
After John retired from the Board, he and his wife Carol continued to be regular visitors to the Museum, supporting many of our events and occasions. John also generously funded training grants for staff at the Museum over a number of years after retiring.
John received an honorary doctorate from the University of Wolverhampton (Faculty of Social Sciences) in 2013, recognising his work in industry and at the Museum.
John will be remembered with affection and admiration; a feeling shared, we are sure, by others at the Museum.
Rest in Peace.
Andrew Lovett OBE
Chief Executive
Dr Paul Belford
Chair of Trustees
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