The new appointment is hoped to bring a “digital vision” to the museum’s storytelling
The Jewish Museum London has appointed Sally Angel as its new Chief Executive.
Angel, who previously worked at the BBC as an Arts producer and helped to launch the BBC’s commercial and digital channels, is also the Creative Director of Angelica Films, and has made films and TV for Channel 4, BBC, streaming platforms and cinema.
The museum said Angel’s appointment marks “a renewed commitment to bringing Jewish Museum London into a digital age by connecting to audiences through storytelling, which is crucial to the future of all museums.”
She will take up her post on Monday 1st July 2024.
Last June the museum announced it would close its site in Camden, in a move to free up capital and find a venue with increased space by selling its Grade II former Georgian town house
Now a ‘museum without walls’, it plans to launch an online platform to showcase 10,000 objects from the Museum’s Designated Collections this Summer. A new physical location is still being sought.
“The Museum will offer a seamless physical and digital experience; and in future years, a more prominent location to welcome both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences in greater numbers,” it said.
Angel replaces Sue Shave, Acting Director for the past 18 months, who said: “It has been a privilege to be the Acting Director of the Jewish Museum London during one of the most significant periods of its history.”
On her appointment, Angel said: “Jewish Museum London tells the story of the Jewish community and its role in the life and society of the United Kingdom, past, present and future. The Museum now has an extraordinary opportunity to connect its world class collection with the power of story and use digital innovation to reach wider and more diverse audiences.
“My ambition is that the Museum will be a beacon of hope for all minorities living here and more than a small step against prejudice.”
Nick Viner, Chair of the museum’s Trustees said “[Angel’s] digital vision to future-proof Jewish Museum London will add a new dimension to the Museum’s physical displays of its unique collections, heritage and stories, heralding a new era that will appeal to audiences old and new for many years to come.”
Announced at the same time, His Majesty The King has confirmed Jewish Museum London is one of one thousand organisations he has chosen to retain his Royal Patronage.
