David Roper named new chair of National Youth Choirs of Great Britain board
Lucy Thraves
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The organisation bids farewell to Professor Chris Higgins, who was chair of the board for 10 years.
Taking up the position from May 2021, David Roper joins the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain as it embarks on a plan to increase reach, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.
Anne Besford, NYCGB chief executive said: 'During Chris Higgins’ time at NYCGB, the organisation has transformed into the UK’s leading organisation for youth choral music and has supported many talented young singers to grow in their lives and their music-making during this time.
'We are extremely grateful for the incredible contribution that he has made and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.
'We are thrilled to welcome David Roper as our new chair. David has extensive experience and expertise to bring to the role and we have no doubt that he will lead NYCGB forward with enthusiasm and vigour into our next phase as we continue to develop as an exciting and inclusive organisation at the forefront of youth choral music.'
Roper graduated from Selwyn College, Cambridge with a music degree, before training as a chartered accountant, becoming a partner at PwC in 2002. After retiring from PwC in 2018 he joined the boards of Atom Bank (Durham) and NFU Mutual (Stratford-upon-Avon). He is currently the deputy chair of the Royal Northern College of Music, and deputy chair of both ABRSM and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
