"The European Fine Art Foundation's (Tefaf) revolving door of managing directors has turned once more. Dominique Savelkoul, the fifth person to have held this position in four years, has left her post at the helm of the organisation. "Tefaf and its managing director, Dominique Savelkoul, have parted ways because of differing views on the organisation's future strategic direction," a Tefaf spokesperson told The Art Newspaper."
"Savelkoul joined Tefaf, which holds two leading fairs for art and antiques in Maastricht and New York, in September 2024. A museum veteran, she previously led Mu.ZEE in Belgium, and held management roles at London's National Gallery and Philharmonic Orchestra. She told The Art Newspaper last year that she was focused on improving sustainability and appealing to a younger generation of collectors. Savelkoul, who is Belgian, was the first non-Dutch director of the fair in its 37-year history."
Dominique Savelkoul has departed as managing director of Tefaf after joining in September 2024, with the organisation citing differing views on future strategic direction. Savelkoul was the first non-Dutch director in Tefaf's 37-year history and brought experience from Mu.ZEE, the National Gallery and the Philharmonic Orchestra. She prioritized sustainability and attracting younger collectors. Her exit continues rapid leadership turnover at Tefaf, following predecessor Bart Drenth's June 2023 resignation after resurfaced controversial X posts. Tefaf stages major fairs in Maastricht and New York, with editions scheduled for March and May 2026; no replacement has been announced.
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