Sam Hunt BA FMA

I am an independent consultant with extensive experience of working with heritage organisations across the UK, from voluntary run museums to national institutions on a wide variety of projects.

Previously Executive Director of the Association of Independent Museums (AIM), I am currently part of a team of consultants delivering the AIM Higher programme.

I was Chief Executive of the South West Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and Chief Executive of the South West Museums Council. Prior to that I was Head of Bath Museums Service, managing the Roman Baths, Museum of Costume, the Victoria Art Gallery and the Bath Archaeological Trust; Senior Keeper at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Assistant Keeper of Art at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

I am a trustee of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, South West Heritage Trust and Lyme Regis Museum. I have also served as a member of the HLF South West Committee and NT Wessex Committee. I have also held trustee posts with the Tamar Trust, Dorset Archaeology and Natural History Trust and Dartington Glass.