Mr Fischer resigned as director on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts being stolen from the museum.
The trustees of the British Museum have put forward a former head of the Victoria & Albert Museum as interim director.
A man has been interviewed by the Metropolitan Police following alleged thefts at the museum, as the force confirmed no arrests have been made “We are both clear that his priorities are to accelerate the cataloguing of the collection, improve security, and reinforce pride in the curatorial mission of the museum.
“This appointment is still subject to the Prime Minister’s approval, but I want to thank Lucy Frazer and colleagues in both DCMS and the Treasury for their support in making this appointment.” “I was explicit in my communication with the BM that I was entirely at their disposal for any further information or assistance they would require. They never contacted me,” he said.
It is understood that the items – which include gold jewellery, gems of semi-precious stones and glass – were taken before 2023 and over a “significant” period of time.Sir Mark previously worked at the British Museum as an assistant keeper of coins and medals from 1974 to 1990 before going on to become the keeper for two years.
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