Josh Basseches
CanadaexecutiveMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Josh Basseches is the director and chief executive officer of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, where he is known for his vision to enhance community engagement and accessibility within the museum. Under his leadership, the ROM has pursued innovative programming initiatives to broaden its visitor base and remove barriers to access, including partnerships with philanthropic organizations like the Temerty Foundation.
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Josh Basseches was the previous director of the Royal Ontario Museum before Nicholas Bell.
Renovation needs force Canadian museums into a balancing act between closing and visitor accessThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-25
Canada· 2026-09-25
Josh Basseches is stepping down as CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum at the end of this year after nearly a decade.
Royal Ontario Museum CEO Josh Basseches to depart at end of 2025, no successor namedThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-06-05
Canada· 2025-06-05Also mentioned
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Josh Basseches is the director and chief executive officer of the Royal Ontario Museum.
Royal Ontario Museum announces $30-million gift from Temerty Foundation to boost programming, free-access opportunitiesThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-05-21
Canada· 2025-05-21
