Maurice Davies is a cultural consultant who leads, supports and develops museums, arts organisations and the people who work for them to increase their effectiveness. He is a recognised sector leader, an effective communicator and is well networked. For over 30 years he’s been working with and advising museums and galleries - and researching, writing and talking about them, in the UK and overseas.
Maurice has consulted for many museums from large nationals to small volunteer-run local museums and formally advised government ministers, House of Commons committees, national and regional public agencies, and trusts and foundations. His passion is getting people in museums to be more thoughtful about what they do: to take the time to think carefully and strategically before acting.
He’s a skilled facilitator and mentor, with an enthusiastic and inclusive approach. He's run many professional workshops throughout the UK and given keynotes at conferences throughout Europe, in North America and in Southern Africa. He’s taught on cultural leadership and other programmes in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Maurice has been Head of Collections at the Royal Academy of Arts, Deputy Director of the Museums Association, Editor of Museums Journal, a Turner Scholar at Tate, and a lecturer at Imperial College. He contributes to policy development, researches and writes scholarly articles, journalism and books.