After fifteen years as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Botanical Gardens ( RBG ) and thirty - six class with the organisation , CEO Mark Runciman will be retiring . His last mean solar day will be December 31st , 2020 .
Mark has precede RBG through a flow of renewal and growth which has view the summation of the Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium , which translate the RBG to a twelvemonth ‘ pear-shaped attraction ; the Aldershot Escarpment Garden ; the development of the Helen M. Kippax aboriginal plant garden ; the greening of the iconic Rock Garden with a newfangled visitant centre ; the revitalization of the Rose Garden ; and on - going livelihood for our innate demesne ; trails ; and programs . His latest accomplishment and perhaps his greatest lasting legacy was the development of RBG ’s 25 twelvemonth Master Plan which received Board approval in May of this year .
“ RBG is not complicated , but it is complex with its diverse roles and responsibility ” say Mark . ”We have priceless plus that need to be protect for succeeding generation to delight and do good from . I finger that our master key program has looked at every scenario to check that our positive momentum continue , attracts supporter and elevates RBG to even expectant heights . I would certainly want my successor to effectively follow out the master design to achieve our visual sense . ”
chew over on his achievements and proudest skill , Mark say that “ in 2009 , we were able to rebuild our team and we have grown together . Our visitation and revenue numbers have grow significantly . I am exceedingly proud of with the work of our very passionate and attached faculty and volunteer that make RBG such a special place . There have been many lofty consequence for me including hosting the American Public Gardens Associations annual conference in 2017 , where we were able to show off this wonderful place to my many colleagues and outside audiences . This was a significant issue for me . ”
“ Mark worked his way through the ranks of the organization from a Superintendent of Buildings and Equipment to the Director of Capital Works , to the chief executive officer , gaining the deference and backup of staff and volunteers on the path " , enunciate Cliff Carson , Chair of RBG ’s Board of Directors . “ During his tenure as CEO , he has bring a focus on providing legendary Edgar Albert Guest experiences and ensuring the recollective term financial sustainability of RBG . He has also gather the respect and support of key stakeholder , better half and presenter and has been a very participating participant and past Board member of the American Public Garden Association . ”
To attend RBG ’s Board in the task of finding a new CEO , the Board has retain the Bedford Consulting Group .
“ Bedford is very excited to cooperator with RBG in this critical search to find the next CEO , ” say Frank Galati , Bedford ’s Managing Partner .
“ We will utilise a holistic and rigorous cognitive operation in identifying and draw the correct loss leader who has the competencies and experience to succeed and a strong fit with RBG ’s refinement . We will also furnish active support to the new leader with integrating into their novel role . ”
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