Roger Lewis

Welsh Government Review of Cadw to be led by Roger Lewis Welcome back to the Roger Lewis blog. Here is the latest news from Roger Lewis. The task and finish group will be chaired by Roger Lewis, who steps down as President of Amgueddfa Cymru, National Museum of Wales, at the end of this year. A decision was made in 2017 for Cadw to remain within Welsh Government as an internal agency but with increased operational and commercial freedoms that would enable it to function more effectively and efficiently in delivering its wide range of roles and responsibilities. An operating board with external expertise was subsequently established to support these new arrangements, with the intention of undertaking a review once they had been in operation for five years, a milestone that has now been reached. Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden said: I have asked Roger Lewis to chair this Cadw review in recognition of his many years of experience in the cultural, business, and civic life o...

Roger Lewis news Welcome to the Roger Lewis blog. Richard FitzGerald has stepped down as CEO of Racecourse Media Group – media/data rights company for UK & Ireland’s top racecourses – after nearly 12 years in the position. RMG chairman Roger Lewis praised his ‘exceptional’ leadership & helping generate +£800m in licence fees. The move sees Lewis assist RMG transition to a new Chair. Having been on the Board for more than 10 years, Lewis has helped RMG increase its licence fees and dividend payments to its racecourses from £45m to over £110m. On his extended position, the Chairman stated: “RMG is in great shape, and it is an honour to be asked to continue to Chair the company. We have a strong board and an outstanding team of executives, led by CEO, Martin Stevenson, who together have delivered in spectacular fashion for our racecourses and indeed for the sport of racing. Under Lewis’s leadership, the group paid £110m to its racecourse shareholders in 2021. Earned through raceco...

 Roger Lewis blog Welcome to the Roger Lewis blog. More posts coming soon.