Arts Consulting Group Appoints Nagham Wehbe as President in Planned Leadership Transition

Arts Consulting Group (ACG), the leading provider of hands-on management consulting services for the arts and cultural industry, announced that Senior Vice President Nagham Wehbe has been appointed as its new president effective October 1. Wehbe succeeds Dr. Bruce D. Thibodeau who established ACG nearly 30 years ago and will transition into a new role as Founder and Senior Advisor. According to Dr. Thibodeau, this planned leadership transition underscores the firm's long-standing commitment to team resiliency, stability, sustainability, and client service.

Dr. Thibodeau is concluding his tenure as ACG's president and will remain actively engaged with the firm in supporting global strategic initiatives and providing hands-on client project leadership. He emphasized that succession planning is essential to the enduring strength of any organization, expressing confidence in ACG's future under Wehbe's leadership. He noted her unwavering commitment to the arts and culture sector, passion for data-driven solutions, and drive for innovative thinking that has elevated the firm's work and inspired clients and colleagues alike.

Wehbe joined ACG in 2021 and currently serves as Senior Vice President with expertise in strategic, facilities, and cultural master planning, as well as community engagement, organizational assessments, research, and data analysis. She excels at transforming complex information into clear, actionable strategies that enable clients to make objective and impactful decisions. Since becoming Senior Vice President, Wehbe has been leading the firm's Planning & Capacity Building practice while overseeing ACG's Executive Search, Interim Management, Revenue Enhancement, and IDEAS practice areas.

Wehbe expressed honor in stepping into this role and building upon the foundation Dr. Thibodeau established. She emphasized that as the arts and culture sector continues to evolve, ACG's role as a trusted partner is more critical than ever. With a background spanning arts, media, and leadership, Wehbe previously worked in the entertainment industry for companies including CBS, 20th Century Studios, and Crown Media. She holds multiple degrees including a Global Arts MBA from the Global Leaders Institute for Arts Innovation, a program co-curated by several top universities.

Wehbe acknowledged the difficulties many arts and cultural organizations face today while emphasizing their transformational role in society. She expressed confidence that with ACG's proven methodologies, disciplined approach, and diverse, passionate team, the firm can support clients and help arts leaders successfully navigate and thrive in challenging environments. This leadership transition ensures ACG's continued global impact through innovative thinking and data-driven solutions that address the evolving needs of the arts sector. More information about ACG's services can be found at https://artsconsulting.com.