Vanessa Branson is an English entrepreneur renowned for her contributions to the arts and cultural initiatives. As the President and Founder of The Marrakech Biennale, Vanessa has played a pivotal role in nurturing contemporary art in Morocco. She serves as a trustee for several impactful organisations, including the British Moroccan Society, The Leila Alaoui Foundation, Virgin Unite, and the Global Diversity Foundation. Vanessa also owns and runs Eilean Shona, a scenic island on the west coast of Scotland, famous for inspiring J.M. Barrie’s screenplay for Peter Pan. In recognition of her dedication to Moroccan arts and culture, she was awarded the Royal distinction of Officer of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite in October 2014, during the inauguration of the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat.

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