Strategist and independent consultant for the museum, heritage and cultural sectors
Charlotte Sexton is a strategist and independent consultant for the museum, heritage and cultural sectors. She specialises in assisting organisations to transform and modernise by bringing digital thinking to the very heart of their philosophy and working practice. Moving organisations beyond a ‘digital strategy’ she has helped them to share their stories, connect with audiences and support their essential day-to-day activities.
Formally President of MCN (Museum Computer Network), an international peer network specialising in supporting professionals in their use of technology, she understands the new opportunities and challenges facing organisations as they try to get to grips with these changing times.
As Head of Digital Media at the National Gallery, London she defined the organisation’s digital ambition and revolutionised the way that the public could engage with the Gallery’s world-class art collection using new digital technologies, whether physically in the museum, online or using mobile devices.
With more than 20 years experience creating and managing complex digital projects she is highly skilled in her field and is frequently asked to share her expertise both in the UK and internationally, through consulting, lecturing and presenting at conferences.
Speech Title: “Digital Evolution: Developing Essential Skills for the 21th Century Museum Professional”