Guggenheim New York Names Maria Kanakis Yang Deputy Director
Maria Kanakis Yang has been named the new Deputy Director of the Guggenheim New York, reporting directly to Melissa Chiu, the museum's Director. In this role, she will work alongside colleagues across the institution to address key priorities, enhance operations, improve visitor experiences, and drive strategic initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in executive leadership within cultural organizations, Yang brings a wealth of knowledge in areas such as organizational strategy, governance, and collaboration. Her focus will be on strengthening the necessary structures and resources to support the museum's mission. This appointment coincides with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's upcoming strategic planning process.
Key facts
- Maria Kanakis Yang is appointed Deputy Director of the Guggenheim New York
- Yang reports directly to Melissa Chiu, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Yang has more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in cultural institutions
- Her expertise covers organizational strategy, institutional advancement, governance, and cross-functional collaboration
- She will advance key institutional priorities, cross-departmental processes, operations, visitor experience, and strategic initiatives
- Her role focuses on ensuring structures, resources, and collaboration supporting the museum's mission are as strong as possible
- The appointment comes as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation prepares for a strategic planning process
Entities
Artists
- Maria Kanakis Yang
- Melissa Chiu
Institutions
- Guggenheim New York
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Locations
- New York
- United States