Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Appoints Gunay Uslu and Ron Soonieus to Supervisory Board
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has appointed Gunay Uslu and Ron Soonieus to its Supervisory Board. Gunay Uslu, CEO and co-founder of Corendon and former State Secretary for Culture and Media from 2022 to 2023, joins the board as of April 1, 2026. Ron Soonieus, Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group and INSEAD Director in Residence, took up his position on December 18, 2025. The board is chaired by Annelies van der Pauw and includes Maarten Doorman, Wouter Han, and Jos van Rooijen.
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The additions bring expertise in governance, public affairs, and cultural policy to the museum at a time when institutions are navigating funding structures and public engagement. Uslu’s background in heritage policy and Soonieus’s work on organizational strategy signal an emphasis on sustainable operations and broader societal positioning for the Stedelijk. Such board composition often influences long-term acquisition priorities and institutional partnerships.
- People: Gunay Uslu, Ron Soonieus, Annelies van der Pauw, Maarten Doorman, Wouter Han, Jos van Rooijen
- Museums: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
- Locations: Amsterdam
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