Executive Placements

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

Folger Shakespeare Library (Folger) has selected Glenda Noel-Ney as Director of Development, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on August 14, 2023. Noel-Ney, a seasoned arts leader with over three decades of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and team building, is set to collaborate closely with

Photo by Kateryna Sellers. The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) has selected Brandon Ragland as Dayton Ballet’s Artistic Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on August 1, 2023. Ragland, a seasoned ballet professional with over 15 years of experience, joins Dayton from the esteemed Louisville

The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona (CCP) has selected Todd Tubutis as Director, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on July 17, 2023. An accomplished museum leader, fluent in innovative exhibition development and curatorial practices, Tubutis brings to the organization two decades

Caleb photo by Sammy Tunis. Soho Rep has selected Caleb Hammons and Eric Ting as Directors, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). They will begin their tenure on September 5, 2023. Ting and Hammons will join the Lower Manhattan theater in a three-way Co-Directorship, a shared leadership model intended to

Overture Center for the Arts has selected Jenie Dahlmann as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). She began her tenure on July 5, 2023. An innovative marketing and communications leader, Dahlmann joins the organization as a member of the shared executive leadership team. She most

Grand Rapids Symphony has selected Keith C. Elder as President and CEO, following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG). He began his tenure on July 1, 2023. Elder brings a wealth of expertise to the Grand Rapids Symphony, as an experienced leader in strategic thinking and arts administration. He most recently