The Philadelphia Art Museum announced its new director and CEO, following the sudden removal of the former CEO earlier this month.
In a news release, the museum’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Daniel Weiss as the George D. Widener Director and CEO.
Weiss replaces Sasha Suda, who was removed from her role back on Tuesday, November 4.
Officials shared that Weiss is an accomplished museum executive. Before he served as President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. And prior to joining The Met, he was President of Haverford College and President of Lafayette College.
“We are extraordinarily fortunate to have someone of Dan Weiss’s caliber and experience step into this critical role,” Chair of the Board of Trustees Ellen Caplan shared in the news release. “Dan’s proven track record of museum leadership, his deep understanding of the field, and his ability to navigate complex institutional challenges make him ideally suited to provide stability and strategic direction during this critical period for the art museum.”
As the new Director and CEO, officials said Weiss will oversee all aspects of the art museum’s operations, including curatorial programming, education initiatives, collection stewardship, fundraising and more.
Weiss will be with the art museum through at least 2028, according to officials.
These changes come just after the museum rebranded with a new name, logo, signage, merchandise, and a website overhaul.