Sticka Named Exec. Director, Grammy Museum
• The Grammy Museum® has appointed Michael Sticka as Executive Director, responsible for the organization’s strategic direction and leading all aspects of operations, including curatorial, development, marketing, grants and awards, public and education programs and more. Sticka (left) most recently served as Controller and Sr. Director of Finance and Administration and was critical in overseeing the Museum’s integration with the Grammy Foundation® in 2017, as well as designing and managing a strategic plan for the combined organization’s future.
“In just 10 years, the Grammy Museum has exceeded our expectations largely due to the powerful vision of our extraordinary executives and the hard-working and passionate team at the Museum, which has resulted in our becoming one of the industry’s foremost philanthropic organizations dedicated to music education and advancement,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy™ and Chair of the Grammy Museum Board. “Last year’s integration with the Grammy Foundation reflected the Museum’s tremendous growth, and Michael’s strategic vision, strong operational abilities, and deep experience in business and finance make him the right executive to lead the Grammy Museum toward continued success.”
Sticka’s appointment was approved by the Board earlier this year and is part of a broader leadership expansion across the Grammy Museum and follows a comprehensive review of the organization’s structure. Grammy Museum veteran Rita George will continue overseeing day-to-day operations and management as Chief Operating Officer. To support the organization’s increasingly successful public programs, Scott Goldman has been named Artistic Director. Bob Santelli, the Museum’s Founding Executive Director, will focus on growing the organization’s footprint through programs such as traveling exhibits.
“It’s not lost on me that I’ve been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead a team of extraordinary people as we seek to be a greater and more active part of our community through our vital curatorial and educational work,” said Sticka, who added, “It’s an understatement to say that I’m proud of what our team has accomplished to date, just as it can’t be overstated how excited we all are for what lies ahead.” [Photo credit: Brad Van Tilburgh]
