George Jacob is an Indian museum designer. [1] He is the President & CEO of Bay Ecotarium in San Francisco. [2]
Work
Jacob was born in Kochi, India. He attended the BITS Pilani for Bachelors in Museum Studies and continued in University of Toronto, graduating with a Masters of Museum Studies in 1996. [1] [3] In 2015, he became a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. [4]
In September 2014, he became the first president and CEO of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. In October 2016, Jacobs was let go due to financial difficulties. [5]
In 2018, he proposed a $260 million renovation of the Aquarium of the Bay into the Climate Resilience and Ocean Conservation Living Museum in San Francisco, with Jill Biden delivering the keynote. [6]
He serves on the Board of Directors of California Travel Association, [7] International Council of Museums (ICOM USA) and ICOM-ICTOP (International Committee on Training of Museum Professionals). [8]
As of 2019 [update], Jacobs has been involved in over 100 museums and exhibits. [5]
He is currently the President & CEO of Bay Ecotarium in San Francisco. [2]
References
- ^ a b "Museum designer George Jacob's reputation preceded him all the way to Alberta's dinosaur country". Canadian Immigrant. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ a b "Executive Leadership".
- ^ "At Canada's Own Jurassic Park". University of Toronto Magazine. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "George Jacob awarded The Royal Canadian Geographical Society's Kamookak Medal". canadiangeographic.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ a b Bell, Roberta (December 26, 2016). "Former CEO concerned about future of northwestern Alberta dinosaur museum". CBC News. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Barreira, Alex (May 21, 2021). "Executive Profile: George Jacob, CEO, Aquarium of the Bay". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "George Jacob, President & CEO of Bay.org, joins The California Travel Association (CalTravel) board of directors". Aquarium of the Bay. 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ^ "Board Members – ICTOP NETWORK". Retrieved 2020-11-25.
George Jacob is an Indian museum designer. [1] He is the President & CEO of Bay Ecotarium in San Francisco. [2]
Work
Jacob was born in Kochi, India. He attended the BITS Pilani for Bachelors in Museum Studies and continued in University of Toronto, graduating with a Masters of Museum Studies in 1996. [1] [3] In 2015, he became a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. [4]
In September 2014, he became the first president and CEO of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. In October 2016, Jacobs was let go due to financial difficulties. [5]
In 2018, he proposed a $260 million renovation of the Aquarium of the Bay into the Climate Resilience and Ocean Conservation Living Museum in San Francisco, with Jill Biden delivering the keynote. [6]
He serves on the Board of Directors of California Travel Association, [7] International Council of Museums (ICOM USA) and ICOM-ICTOP (International Committee on Training of Museum Professionals). [8]
As of 2019 [update], Jacobs has been involved in over 100 museums and exhibits. [5]
He is currently the President & CEO of Bay Ecotarium in San Francisco. [2]
References
- ^ a b "Museum designer George Jacob's reputation preceded him all the way to Alberta's dinosaur country". Canadian Immigrant. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ a b "Executive Leadership".
- ^ "At Canada's Own Jurassic Park". University of Toronto Magazine. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "George Jacob awarded The Royal Canadian Geographical Society's Kamookak Medal". canadiangeographic.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ a b Bell, Roberta (December 26, 2016). "Former CEO concerned about future of northwestern Alberta dinosaur museum". CBC News. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Barreira, Alex (May 21, 2021). "Executive Profile: George Jacob, CEO, Aquarium of the Bay". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "George Jacob, President & CEO of Bay.org, joins The California Travel Association (CalTravel) board of directors". Aquarium of the Bay. 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ^ "Board Members – ICTOP NETWORK". Retrieved 2020-11-25.