{"id":68182,"date":"2020-05-25T17:29:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T21:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=68182"},"modified":"2020-05-25T17:29:22","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T21:29:22","slug":"scoop-hamilton-philharmonic-appoints-new-executive-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2020\/05\/25\/scoop-hamilton-philharmonic-appoints-new-executive-director\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Hamilton Philharmonic Appoints New Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image courtesy of theHamilton Philharmonic Orchestra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following the departure of former Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) executive director,\u00a0Diana Weir in January 2020, Kim Varian has been appointed as the orchestra’s new executive director.<\/p>\n

Varian had been serving as Interim Executive Director of the orchestra since Weir left to join the Toronto Symphony. With over 20 years of experience in development, marketing and operations, Varian is recognized for strategic management, community partnership building and revenue-generating initiatives.<\/p>\n

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Kim Varian (Image courtesy of Ms Varian)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before becoming Interim Executive Director, Varian served as Director of Development and Communications for the HPO.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to see Kim step into this role,\u201d said HPO chair Anne Tennier. \u201cShe brings years of strategic management and development experience, and as interim ED, we have been particularly impressed with how she has led the organization through this turbulent time. Her experience and thoughtful leadership has been a tremendous asset that will guide us in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKim is passionate about the HPO and the arts in our community, and she brings a wealth of experience to our orchestra,\u201d said HPO Music Director Gemma New. \u201cOn a personal note, I am immensely looking forward to working closely with her in building a thriving future for the HPO.\u201d<\/p>\n

Varian officially starts her new role on June 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

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