Nordoff And Robbins has revealed three appointees to its board of trustees: Selina Emeny, international group counsel, Live Nation Entertainment, Kate Reilly, chief membership and people officer, PPL, and Giles Wilmore, director of community, Manchester Camerata.
Working with chair, Emma Banks (CAA), vice chair, Lucy Noble (AEG Presents) and other board members, they will work to steer the music therapy charity’s long-term strategy and goals.
Nordoff and Robbins’ new five-year strategy focuses on working with the wider ‘music for health’ ecosystem, to see music therapy firmly established as a recognised, integrated and accessible form of health care.
To achieve this, the charity is developing a sustainable network of music therapists and quality services, through its Master of Music Therapy (MMT) programme, investing in musical training, and using its influence in conversations within music and health policy spaces.
Selina Emeny has spent more than 25 years working in the global live music industry, serving as international group counsel for Live Nation and general counsel for Ticketmaster, with a focus on legal strategy, communications, and corporate governance.
As PPL’s chief membership and people officer, Kate Reilly is responsible for maintaining and further developing the service PPL offers to its members, while also delivering a HR strategy that supports the achievement of its company goals. She sits on the UK Music Diversity Taskforce. Reilly will also join the Nordoff and Robbins People & Culture sub-committee.
Giles Wilmore is director of community at award-winning orchestral charity, Manchester Camerata. In this role he leads several community programmes that support children, young people and those living with dementia, through music. He will also join the Nordoff and Robbins Music Services sub-committee.
Emma Banks, chair, Nordoff And Robbins, said: “We are delighted that Selina, Kate and Giles have joined our Board of Trustees. All three bring a wealth of experience from within the music and health industries and as we strive for a future where music therapy can support even more people, we are privileged to have them on this journey with us. Trustees uphold our values, reputation and credibility with their words and actions, advocating for our work with all our stakeholders and the public. With their support, the Board and Nordoff and Robbins will continue to work together effectively, committed to the constant improvements essential to good governance.”
Sandra Schembri, CEO, Nordoff And Robbins, said: “Selina, Kate and Giles will be at the heart of real change not just for Nordoff and Robbins, but the people we serve and exist for. Radical listening is a key part of our music therapists’ work, and we took significant time listening ‘on the ground’ to help shape our 2025-2030 strategy.
“Millions of people could benefit from music therapy, but we can’t reach them on our own. This is why we hope to grow and develop our ecosystem beyond just Nordoff and Robbins, alongside ensuring financial sustainability, influencing policy, exploring new income streams and focussing on our quality and depth of work, all whilst increasing impact for our clients. Our board of trustees is a visible, active, approachable and valued part of the organisation and these new additions will be of great benefit to realising our ambitious vision.”
In a joint statement, the three new trustees said: “As the UK’s largest music therapy charity, Nordoff And Robbins has the chance to make music therapy a vital part of health and social care. Personally and professionally, we have supported this important cause for many years, and are honoured to now help sustain and grow its impact. Guided by its values of people, music and quality, we look forward to working with our chair and board to help more people connect and communicate through the power of music.”
In addition to the board appointments, there have been three appointments on to Nordoff And Robbins sub-committees.
Suzie Power and Prof Norma Daykin have been appointed to the Nordoff And Robbins Music Services Committee, which ensures strategic alignment and quality across the charity’s music delivery, education and research. They officially join on October 17.
Gregor Pyror has been appointed to the Nordoff And Robbins finance and risk Committee, which assists the board in its duty to supervise the charity’s financial affairs and audit procedures.
