Nan Williams named first female President of the London Welsh Centre in over 100 years
Nan Williams named first female President of the London Welsh Centre in over 100 years
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The London Welsh Centre (LWC) has appointed communications pioneer Nan Williams as its new President, making her the first woman to hold the position in more than a century.
Williams, founder and Group Chief Executive of Four Agency Worldwide, will lead the charity through a major period of growth as it prepares a multi‑million‑pound capital campaign to modernise its Gray’s Inn Road base and mark its 90th anniversary in 2027.
“Nan is a trail‑blazer whose global communications expertise will super‑charge the Centre’s next chapter,” said Richard Saunders, Chair of Trustees. “Her entrepreneurial drive and deep commitment to Wales make her the perfect partner as we prepare to reimagine the building and widen our impact.”
Williams, who is originally from Llanidloes, becomes only the second female President since Dame Margaret Lloyd George in the 1920s. She said: “The London Welsh Centre is a cultural beacon for anyone who feels the pull of Wales from across the border.
“I’m honoured to help unlock its full potential — turning our brilliant plans into action, working with partners to galvanise the diaspora, and ensuring the Centre is here for the next 90 years and beyond.”
Founded in 1937, the Centre will use the capital campaign to fund accessibility upgrades including a lift, new AV systems and energy‑efficient infrastructure. It also aims to expand its bilingual cultural programme and grow its supporter network to 10,000 by 2027.
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