The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has welcomed Isha Ambani, Caroline Brehm and Peter Kimmelman as new members of the Board of Trustees. The Smithsonian Board of Regents approved his appointment for a four-year term, effective September 23, 2021. The 17-member Board of Regents, consisting of the Chief Justice of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, three members. The United States Senate, three members of the United States House of Representatives, and nine citizens are responsible for the administration of the Smithsonian.
Isha Ambani is a director of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries headquartered in Mumbai, which owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, retail and digital services. Recently, Isha Ambani was one of the key negotiators in several transactions that led to an inflow of over $20bn in global equity capital to Jio Platforms Ltd. which included a $5.7bn deal with Facebook. She was also the force behind the launch of fashion portal Ajio.com and oversees the ecommerce venture JioMart which aims to bring the power of ecommerce to small and medium businesses. He holds degrees from Yale University and Stanford University and has worked as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company in New York City.
In addition to these new appointments, Antoine van Agtmel’s term as chairman of the museum’s board of trustees was extended until October 2023. Dr Vijay Anand was named the Vice Chairman of the Board and Ambassador Pamela H. Smith was appointed secretary of the board.
The National Museum of Asian Art was the Smithsonian’s first dedicated art museum and the first art museum on the National Mall. Since opening its doors in 1923 as the Freer Gallery of Art, it has garnered an international reputation for excellence based on its exceptional collections and its centuries-old tradition of exhibitions, research, art conservation and conservation science. New and returning appointees on board flock to the museum as it prepares for its centennial year in 2023 – a milestone celebration and a springboard for the museum’s transformational vision for its next century, which will reflect the impact and reach of the museum. will broaden and deepen, both onsite and online.
Dame Jillian Sackler Director of the Museum Chase F Robinson said: “On behalf of my colleagues at the museum and at the Smithsonian, I am delighted to welcome these distinguished new members to our board and congratulate our officers on their election. ” He added, “All art museums face the challenge of responding to a rapidly evolving cultural landscape, such as new expectations from the public and increasing financial pressures. For a museum dedicated to the arts and cultures of Asia, There are special opportunities and responsibilities, especially in what is often regarded as the Asian century. As we mark our centenary year in 2023, the vision and passion of these talented new members and executives make our collections and expertise more accessible. Will accelerate our efforts to create more compelling, expand our collections and engage with others in understanding and celebrating Asian arts. Cultures. Our board is larger and more diverse than ever before. I look forward to working with the Trustees And I express my gratitude for their service.
On behalf of the Board, van Agtmel said, “As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, I am delighted to welcome our new and returning members, who bring both expertise and diversity to our Board.”
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