Sirish Rao

The Vancouver Art Gallery has appointed Eva Respini and Sirish Rao as co-CEOs, a leadership move drawing attention in the art world. Respini, a curator known for her work in photography and contemporary art, and Rao, active in arts and cultural initiatives in British Columbia, will jointly head the institution. The dual appointment is notable for its shared leadership model at a major Canadian gallery.

The Vancouver Art Gallery has appointed Eva Respini and Sirish Rao as co-CEOs, a shared leadership model at one of Canada's major art institutions. Respini, a curator with a strong contemporary art background, and Rao, known for cultural programming, will jointly run the gallery. The unusual dual-CEO arrangement is drawing attention in museum and arts circles.