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Leadership of the Foundation
The Richard Hickox Foundation will appoint a strong and committed group of Officers, Patrons and Trustees to offer leadership, guidance and wisdom.
 
Our President and Vice President are Richard’s widow, Pamela Helen Stephen, and his eldest son, Tom Hickox. The Foundation would not exist without their joint determination to build on Richard’s remarkable musical legacy.

The following Officers of the Trust have been appointed in an acting capacity pending formal elections by Trustees: 
 
Chairman:   Stephen Connock MBE
Stephen was Founder Chairman of the RVW Society from 1994 to 2008 in which capacity he worked closely with Richard on many Festivals and recording projects. He served on the board of the City of London Sinfonia.  
 
Deputy Chairman:  Stephen Lumsden 
One of Richard’s closest friends and advisers, Stephen was his agent at Intermusica for over twenty years. They worked closely on all Richard’s engagements and projects.
 
Finance Director:  John Francis 
John worked with Richard in his capacity as auditor and accountant for the City of London Sinfonia. He is a Chartered Accountant with a practice in Tonbridge, specialising in management accounting and charities.
 
Patrons and Trustees from all aspects of Richard’s life will be appointed over the next twelve months.