AppointmentNovember 25, 2020
Candace Beinecke and Tony James Co-Chairs of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees
For the first time The Met will have two Chairs: Candace K. Beinecke and Hamilton (“Tony”) E. James as the Co-Chairs effective January 12, 2021, accepting the recommendation of a committee appointed by the Board last spring and chaired by Trustee Alejandro Santo Domingo. Mrs. Beinecke and Mr. James are succeeding Daniel Brodsky, who served as Chairman of the Board for over nine years. Mr. Brodsky’s term was set to expire in September 2020 but was extended in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candace Beinecke, an attorney who is currently Senior Partner of the global law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed, was elected as a Met Trustee in 2010. She has served as Chair of its Legal Committee since 2011 and was Co-Chair of the search committee that recommended current Met Director Max Hollein.
Tony James was also elected as a Trustee in 2010. He has been Chair of the Museum’s Finance Committee since 2014. He too has a wide range of philanthropic leadership roles, including at the Wildlife Conservation Society, Mount Sinai Health System, the Center for American Progress, and the American Ballet Theatre.
Mr. Brodsky commented, “It is truly the honor of a lifetime to have served as Chairman of the Board. The Met is the preeminent museum it is for one simple reason: the hard work and commitment of its staff and Board. Candace and Tony are highly accomplished in their respective professions, experienced leaders of philanthropic institutions, and, most importantly, passionate about The Met’s mission. With Candace and Tony leading the Board, and President Dan Weiss and Director Max Hollein leading the staff, The Met will continue to thrive.”
Candace Beinecke, an attorney who is currently Senior Partner of the global law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed, was elected as a Met Trustee in 2010. She has served as Chair of its Legal Committee since 2011 and was Co-Chair of the search committee that recommended current Met Director Max Hollein.
Tony James was also elected as a Trustee in 2010. He has been Chair of the Museum’s Finance Committee since 2014. He too has a wide range of philanthropic leadership roles, including at the Wildlife Conservation Society, Mount Sinai Health System, the Center for American Progress, and the American Ballet Theatre.
Mr. Brodsky commented, “It is truly the honor of a lifetime to have served as Chairman of the Board. The Met is the preeminent museum it is for one simple reason: the hard work and commitment of its staff and Board. Candace and Tony are highly accomplished in their respective professions, experienced leaders of philanthropic institutions, and, most importantly, passionate about The Met’s mission. With Candace and Tony leading the Board, and President Dan Weiss and Director Max Hollein leading the staff, The Met will continue to thrive.”
