Guggenheim Abu Dhabi taps its first CEO

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi names inaugural CEO ahead of opening: The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi appointed Dr. Valerie Hillings (LinkedIn) as the first director and CEO of Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi, putting a longtime member of the museum’s leadership team in charge as the museum prepares to open its doors in December, according to a company announcement.

BACKGROUND- Hillings spent nearly a decade helping shape Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s collection strategy, acquisition, and pre-opening plans while working at the Solomon R.Guggenheim Foundation.