The Arts, Culture and Heritage sector is facing unprecedented change across the globe.
Organisations based throughout the West are grappling with dramatic cuts in funding, whilst investment in arts and culture continues to increase throughout Asia and the Middle East.
Scientific advances are constantly enhancing our understanding of the past, as well as informing the preservation and presentation of historic artefacts, whilst international debate over the rightful ownership of historic artefacts continues.
Audience expectations are shifting globally, and the competition to attract new audiences has never been greater. Where organisations were previously defined by a physical space or performance, they are now providers of content across numerous platforms.
For Ireland based cultural organisations, the need for talented leaders with the skills to transform organisations is greater than ever. Funding cuts have thrown a fiscal light over the responsibility of cultural organisations to attract new audiences, whilst new technologies provide a revolutionary platform for engaging with the public.
Odgers Berndtson works with cultural organisations across the world to identify and develop leaders with the talent and social responsibility to promote growth within this competitive industry.