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Scottsdale Cultural Council appointed Richard M. Hayslip as its interim CEO, according to a message sent by the council’s board of trustees officers the morning of Tuesday, September 3.
Hayslip will start serving as interim CEO on Monday, September 9.
See also: Scottsdale Cultural Council President and CEO Resigns
Hayslip is temporarily filling the position formerly held by William H. Banchs, who had worked for the council since January 2008. SCC is a nonprofit contracted by the city to manage Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, and Scottsdale Public Art.
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Banchs left the position August 31 to pursue new opportunities in Miami, Florida, where he worked for 17 years as the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts’ president
“[Hayslip] has served the Cultural Council in a number of capacities over many years and is a strong advocate and supporter of our organization and our programs,” the message notes. “His in-depth knowledge and leadership skills will guide us through the next few months as we seek a permanent CEO.”
The council has organized a team to conduct a national search for its next permanent CEO.
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