Arts Consulting Group Appoints Nagham Wehbe as New President in Strategic Leadership Transition

Arts Consulting Group (ACG), the leading provider of hands-on management consulting services for the arts and cultural industry, announced that Senior Vice President Nagham Wehbe has been appointed as its new President effective October 1. Wehbe succeeds Dr. Bruce D. Thibodeau, who established ACG nearly 30 years ago and will transition into a new role as Founder and Senior Advisor.

According to Dr. Thibodeau, this planned leadership transition underscores the firm's long-standing commitment to team resiliency, stability, sustainability, and client service. Dr. Thibodeau is concluding his tenure as ACG's President and will remain actively engaged with the firm in supporting global strategic initiatives and providing hands-on client project leadership. He emphasized that succession planning is essential to the enduring strength of any organization, expressing confidence in ACG's future under Wehbe's leadership.

Wehbe joined ACG in 2021 and currently serves as Senior Vice President with expertise in strategic, facilities, and cultural master planning, as well as community engagement, organizational assessments, research, and data analysis. She excels at identifying and transforming complex information into clear, actionable strategies that enable clients to make objective and impactful decisions. Since becoming Senior Vice President, Wehbe has been leading the firm's Planning & Capacity Building practice while playing a pivotal role in overseeing ACG's Executive Search, Interim Management, Revenue Enhancement, and IDEAS practice areas.

Wehbe expressed honor in stepping into this role and building upon the foundation established by Dr. Thibodeau. She noted that as the arts and culture sector continues to evolve, ACG's role as a trusted partner is more critical than ever. An award-winning storyteller with a multifaceted professional, academic, and cultural background, Wehbe has built her career at the intersection of arts, media, and leadership. Prior to joining ACG, she spent several years in the entertainment industry working for renowned companies and holds multiple advanced degrees including a Global Arts MBA from the Global Leaders Institute for Arts Innovation.

Wehbe emphasized that while many arts and cultural organizations face difficulties today, their transformational role in society remains critical. She expressed confidence that with ACG's proven methodologies, disciplined approach, and a team unmatched in its depth of diversity, passion, and experience, the firm can support clients and help current and future arts leaders successfully navigate and thrive in challenging environments. This leadership transition signals ACG's commitment to maintaining its position as the leading provider of comprehensive consulting services for the arts and culture industry through artsconsulting.com.