Adrian Wells

“Who is there to help them when things go wrong? For nearly 20 years, the answer to that question has been: the Rory Peck Trust.”

Before joining ENEX, Adrian spent his career working for both BBC and Sky News. Previously he was Launch Director of Sky News Arabia, Head of Foreign News at Sky and has held various positions at BBC News, including World Assignments Editor and Middle East Bureau Chief. Adrian joined the Board of Rory Peck Trust in 2004 and was Chairman from 2009–2011. During this time, he encouraged the Trust to re-engage with its core community of supporters, both freelance and media, and stepped up efforts for new sources of funding.

“Anyone working in international news knows that a good local fixer, driver, cameraman or journalist is the key to getting a good piece of journalism on the air or published. Freelancers, whether locally based or intrepid newsgatherers from abroad, are very often the first to a story. They break news without the support structures of big broadcasters, safety officers and 24-hour news desks to help them. I’ve worked with the Trust for much of my professional life and am proud of the work they do. Often the most valuable contributions are behind the scenes and away from the headlines. It’s vital that everyone in the industry continues to support the RPT.”