National Arts Council to appoint new CEO

THE National Arts Council (NAC) said on Monday it would appoint Rosa Huey Daniel as its chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from March 1, 2017.

Mrs Daniel is currently deputy secretary (culture) at the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).

She will also continue as CEO of the National Heritage Board (NHB) to see the completion of key projects until a new CEO at the Board is appointed.

At MCCY, Mrs Daniel oversees policy formulation and implementation in the arts and culture sector. Over the past four years, she has been closely involved with key initiatives in the arts and culture, said MCCY.

These include the opening of the National Gallery Singapore, the setting up of The Arts House to spearhead the Singapore International Festival of Arts, and the launch of the Cultural Matching Fund.

Her career in the public sector spans more than 30 years, with key postings in various ministries. In 2005, Mrs Daniel received the Public Administration Medal (Silver) when she was head (strategic policy office) in the Public Service Division and director, Institute of Policy Development in the Prime Minister's Office.

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