Museum of Vancouver welcomes new CEO Mark Richards
Mark Richards, CEO Museum of Vancouver
The Board of Directors of the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) announced that they have named Mark Richards as the Museum's new CEO.
Richards is an internationally respected museum professional with more than twenty years of experience working in national museums in the United Kingdom and is an expert in museum transformation and operations. He is known for building community partnerships and creative sponsorship opportunities in large and small markets.
He was most recently a director at the Museum of London where he was instrumental in transforming the museum into a world-leading cultural institution, doubling visitor numbers and achieving record levels of income.
"Mark's deep expertise in civic museum operations and his track record of success in guiding cultural institutions through periods of growth and transformation along with his passion for culture, the arts and Vancouver itself are ideal qualities for our next CEO," says Jill Tipping, MOV Board Chair.
Richards says, "MOV is a cultural treasure and I am pleased to be joining its dedicated team at an exciting time in its history. I look forward to helping it fulfill its potential and reach wider audiences."
Source: City of Vancouver