Wesley Wenhardt appointed new executive director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum
In May 2007, Wesley Wenhardt became the Maritime Museum’s new executive director. Wesley’s background includes nine years as vice president, business development and operations at The Tech Museum of Innovation in Silicon Valley, California, and seven years association with the Canadian Museum of Civilization, both renowned learning centres and visitor attractions. Wes is responsible for all aspects of Museum operations; fundraising, programming, and collections and is an ex officio member of the board of trustees. Wes has travelled the globe and worked in science centres, museums, tourism and cultural attractions in the United States, South Africa, Scotland, Canada, and Brunei and has restored and operated historic projects; launched IMAX theatres, films and science centres; worked for Expo 86 and raised money for worthy causes.
Dr Jim Delgado, the Museum’s former executive director said, “The diverse experience Wes brings to the Museum makes him an ideal leader at a time when the community's cultural attractions are in a state of transition. Wes and his team will forge a new vision for the Museum's future. I encourage the Museum's friends to support Wes and the vision."
Wes will build on the Museum’s strength to draw local, national and international visitors from educational, maritime and tourism audiences and believes the Maritime Museum is well positioned to inspire people of all ages to discover, explore and research our maritime heritage, collections and library. He looks forward to working together with the other institutions in Vanier Park to draw people to the Museum.
Wes would love to hear from you; by phone 604 257-8301 or by email at director@vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
