Michael Kaiser
Michael Kaiser | |
|---|---|
Kaiser at the White House for the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors | |
| President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | |
| In office 2001–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Wilker |
| Succeeded by | Deborah Rutter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1953 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American |
| Spouse |
John Roberts (m. 2013) |
| Education | Brandeis University (BA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MBA) |
| Occupation | arts executive |
Michael M. Kaiser (born October 27, 1953) is an American arts administrator who served as president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2001–2014) in Washington, D.C. Kaiser currently lives in Great Falls, Virginia.
Dubbed "the turnaround king" for his work at such arts institutions as the Kansas City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, and the Royal Opera House, Kaiser has earned international renown for his expertise in arts management.