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John Kearsey

John Kearsey
ROM Governors
President & CEO
 

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We are delighted to welcome John Kearsey as the new President & CEO of ROM Governors.

John is a seasoned philanthropic executive with diverse leadership experience across the university, healthcare, and private sectors. Most recently, he served as Vice President of External Relations at the University of Manitoba, where he led the largest fundraising campaign in the University’s history.

With his exceptional leadership experience and strong personal commitment to the cultural sector, John will play a pivotal role in helping to realize our ambitious plans to transform ROM into a 21st century museum.

There will be many opportunities to meet John in the coming months – and he is excited to meet our amazing supporters who make our work possible. In the meantime, please join us in welcoming him to the ROM family.

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Patrons at an exclusive party at the museum.
Become a Corporate Member ►

Reward your employees with exclusive benefits such as free admission, exhibitions previews, special events and behind-the-scenes tours. 

Estate Planning 101
Estate Planning 101 ►

Charitable gift planning can help families become better stewards of their wealth, reduce or eliminate taxes, and leave a lasting legacy.

A Historic Gift
A Historic Gift ►

In 2017, The Slaight Family Foundation announced a $12M donation to be shared by ROM and 14 other not-for-profit organizations committed to improving the well-being of Indigenous populations. 

Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life
Landmark $5M donation ►

A transformational gift from Dan Mishra, a Toronto philanthropist and entrepreneur, is ushering in a new era of South Asian art and culture at ROM.