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Broadway World Boston | Alan Seiffert Announced As The New President And CEO Of The Hanover Theatre And Conservatory For The Performing Arts

By A.A. Cristi on November 26, 2024:

This selection follows a national executive search process guided by Arts Consulting Group (ACG) which attracted nearly one hundred applicants.

The Board of Directors of Worcester Center for Performing Arts has announced the appointment of Alan Seiffert as the new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025.

“We were pleased with the high quality and diversity of the candidates attracted to this opportunity,” said Board  Chair, Kellie Thibodeau. She added, “That says much about the reputation and caliber of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. The search committee, comprised of members of the board, staff and community, was pleased to  embrace a comprehensive and inclusive search process with ACG’s guidance. This process allowed us to gain input  from the staff, the board, and members of the community as we selected a new leader that will bring this vibrant  and impactful organization to new heights into the future. Alan’s strengths as a visionary and strategic thinker  combined with his thoughtful, humble, and empowering style will bring great energy and guidance to the team  and community. The board voted unanimously and enthusiastically to welcome Alan as the next president and CEO.”

Prior to joining The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Alan most recently has been Head  of Global Business Development for TED Conferences where he led all business development, partnerships,  licensing, and distribution activities for TED, as well as creating recurring revenue streams in key growth areas,  including live events, audio and podcasts, streaming/television, and consumer products. Prior to TED, Alan served  as the Executive Director for Paisley Park (The Prince Estate) where he oversaw an active museum, production  facility, recording studio, and performance space that once served as Prince’s home and creative sanctuary. Prior  to Paisley Park, Alan was Vice President & Assistant General Manager of BET LIVE at Black Entertainment  Television (Viacom), and he previously served in various roles at NBC Universal, Inc., including Senior Vice  President of Syfy Ventures, and Senior Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships at CNBC Asia.  

Photo by Jeff Adkins

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