Hannah John announced as new Interim CEO of Bristol Legacy Foundation
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Bristol Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah John, MBA, FRSA, CMgr MCMI, as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Hannah John brings a blend of cultural vision and operational rigour to the Interim CEO role. She has built her career at the intersection of art, storytelling, and social justice. Her former leadership role at Black Cultural Archives, her work with international cultural dialogue through the British Council, and her governance roles have all sharpened the same core strength, helping mission‑driven institutions turn big, values‑led ambitions into structures, systems and programmes that actually work for communities on the ground.
Hannah said:
“I’m honoured to step into the role of Interim CEO at Bristol Legacy Foundation. For me, BLF represents the power of intergenerational work rooted in trust, community and a shared commitment to change. I know this work is collective and long-term. In the spirit of Ubuntu – I am because we are – I stand on the care and investment of many people, and hope to be of real service to the Bristolian African Heritage community. This feels especially significant as we begin the Decade of Action on Reparations, as designated by the African Union and the recent UN resolution declaring TTEA as 'the gravest crime against humanity.
My focus in this role is to support the ongoing work of repair, legacy and community impact at the heart of BLF, and to help steward change in a way that honours the principle that nothing about us, without us”
Asher Craig, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said:
“We are delighted to have Hannah on board to lead us through this next stage. I always knew I wanted someone from the next generation to lead BLF, and as I spoke of opening doors for others at the Bristol Women in Business Charter Awards, Hannah’s appointment allows me to see it in reality. The blend of strategy and vision she brings is exciting, and we as a Board look forward to working with her.”
The Board of Trustees would also like to thank Morayo Omogbenigun and Bolanle Tajundee for their work these last few years.