WINTERTHUR, DE (January 22, 2024) – Kirk Trasborg has been selected as Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library’s new chief financial officer. Trasborg brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Winterthur.
Chris Strand, Charles F. Montgomery Director and CEO at Winterthur, expressed his enthusiasm about the new hire, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Kirk to our leadership team. His impressive background in financial management, business process redesign, vendor management, and staff development aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of Winterthur.”
Trasborg’s previous role as chief strategy and operations officer at The American College of Financial Services in Philadelphia showcased his ability to lead diverse teams, including Strategy and Operations, Administrative Services, Institutional Effectiveness, Career Services, and the college’s multiple Centers for social impact.
His extensive experience includes notable positions such as chief financial officer for technology services at the University of Pennsylvania, executive director of finance and planning at Laureate Education in Baltimore, and contributions to renowned organizations like Armstrong World Industries, the Hershey Company, and First Data Corporation.
With multiple degrees, including a Master in Law, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in accounting, information systems, criminal justice, and behavioral science, Trasborg brings a comprehensive and well-rounded skill set to Winterthur.
Expressing his excitement about his appointment, Trasborg said, “I’m thrilled to be joining an organization that is strengthening its ties with its community through school programs and welcoming events while also expanding its great experiences to an audience that is assuredly worldwide. Winterthur is coming off a year that saw the institution featured on national television, in hundreds of newspapers across the country, in international magazines, and in radio broadcasts on both sides of the Atlantic. It’s truly an exciting time to be arriving at Winterthur.”
Winterthur, currently closed for the season as it prepares for an eventful 2024, offers its members daily, year-round access to the garden and estate. Winterthur is set to reopen its doors to all visitors on March 2, 2024.
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Winterthur—known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American decorative arts, naturalistic garden, and research library for the study of American art and material culture— offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year.
Winterthur is located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1. Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org.