Executive Placements

Alberta Ballet has selected Francesco Ventriglia as Artistic Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on January 8, 2024. Ventriglia, a distinguished dancer, director, and choreographer of classical and contemporary ballet, commenced his artistic journey at the La Scala Theatre Ballet School and quickly ascended to […]

The Harvard Art Museums has selected Micha Winkler Thomas as Deputy Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on September 18, 2023. Winkler Thomas will assume a senior leadership role, collaborating closely with the director, and will be responsible for supervising multiple administrative divisions within the

The City of Mesa has selected Richard M. Parison, Jr. as Director of Arts and Culture, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He will begin his tenure on February 6, 2024. In this senior leadership role, Parison, Jr. will oversee Mesa’s esteemed cultural institutions, including the City’s three owned-and-operated museums:

Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) has selected Rebecca Ende Lichtenberg as Executive Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She will begin her tenure on February 19, 2024. Ende Lichtenberg will advance the theater’s programming, long-term strategic direction, artistic vision, and organizational goals in collaboration with the Artistic Director. She joins

The Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) has selected David M. Shearrer as Assistant Director of Development and External Relations, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on October 16, 2023. Bringing more than 30 years of fundraising experience, Shearrer will oversee the museum’s philanthropic giving, sponsorship, membership

The Ensemble Theatre has selected Donald Mason as Managing Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on November 16, 2023. Mason will help guide The Ensemble Theatre through a new chapter of growth by developing and directing strategies that support future expansion, program development, and revenue

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) has named Lisa Grove as Chief Program and Strategy Officer. She began her tenure in August. As the Chief Program and Strategy Officer, Grove will supervise the Fine Arts Museums’ Art Division, Web and Digital Strategy, and Education departments, with a focus on program planning, resource allocation,

The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles has selected Kris Jensen as Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on September 26, 2023. A San Jose native and veteran nonprofit leader, Jensen has held diverse leadership positions across three decades. His most recent role as

Pasadena Symphony & POPS has selected Andrew Brown as Chief Executive Officer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on November 13, 2023. As CEO, Brown will manage the Pasadena Symphony, the Pasadena POPS, and the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestras. Brown brings a wealth of invaluable expertise

Chrysler Museum of Art has selected Reneé Duval Fairchild as Chief Philanthropy Officer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on August 28, 2023. In this senior leadership role, Duval Fairchild will work closely with Erik H. Neil, Macon and Joan Brock Director, collaborating with and managing