Penny Wilkinson

Penny Wilkinson 

Penny Wilkinson – Chief Executive

Penny Wilkinson joined Northern Rock Foundation as its Chief Executive in June 2009. Previously, Penny was Chief Executive of MLA North East for three years, promoting innovation and best practice in the museums, libraries and archives in the North East. Prior to this she was the organisation’s Deputy Chief Executive.

Penny’s early career began in Hull City Museums before she moved to the North East and a role at Wansbeck District Council. In 1995 she was appointed Deputy Director of North East Museums. She obtained a degree at University of Sussex and a Post Graduate qualification at the University of Leicester.