The Taylor Bennett Foundation has named Avril Lee as chair of its Board of Trustees, succeeding interim chair Kuldeep Mehmi

Avril Lee brings over 25 years of experience in communications, including senior roles at Ketchum, MSL and Burson, and is recognised for her work in health equity and diversity.

A long-time supporter of the foundation, Lee also chairs the CIPR Diversity and Inclusion Network and holds trustee and advisory roles in other health-focused organisations. She will work alongside CEO Koray Camgöz to support the foundation's strategic growth and its mission to improve ethnic diversity in the UK communications sector.