Nagham Wehbe

Strategist, researcher, and award-winning storyteller Nagham Wehbe (she/her/hers) joined ACG in 2021, enriching the team with her multifaceted professional, academic, and cultural background. Prior to becoming President in 2025, she served as Senior Vice President, leading ACG’s Planning & Capacity Building practice, and playing a pivotal role in overseeing the firm’s Executive Search, Interim Management, and Revenue Enhancement practice areas.

Nagham has built her career at the intersection of arts, media, and leadership. She excels at translating complex insights into clear, collaborative strategies that drive alignment and meaningful impact. Her expertise bridges stakeholder engagement, organizational development, change management, and data-informed decision-making. She has collaborated with a distinguished roster of clients, including the City of Portsmouth, City of Scottsdale, The Drama League of New York, The Naples Players, SFJazz, and Joe Goode Performance Group, among others.

Prior to joining ACG, Nagham spent several years in the entertainment industry, working for such renowned companies as CBS, 20^th Century Studios, and Crown Media. Artistically, she grew up immersed in the theater world. Her lifelong connection to the arts is further enriched by her active participation in international film and cultural festivals, deepening her global perspective on arts and culture.

Nagham holds a bachelor’s degree in radio, television, and film from California State University, Fullerton, a master’s degree in communications management from the University of Southern California, and an MBA with a focus on arts innovation from The Global Leaders Institute, a one-of-a-kind program co-curated by top universities, including Harvard, Georgetown, Stanford, and Duke. Nagham is also a certified coach, workshop facilitator, and intercultural development inventory administrator. Her dedication to fostering positive, sustainable change in the arts and culture sector drives her leadership and commitment.