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 byLawrence Wilker
Succeeded byDeborah Rutter
Personal details
Born (1953-10-27) October 27, 1953
New York City, New York, U.S.
CitizenshipAmerican
Spouse
John Roberts
(m. 2013)
EducationBrandeis University (BA)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MBA)
Occupationarts 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.