Adam Kleinman

Experience

1. Executive Director & Chief Curator

   Kunsthall Trondheim

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Leadership & Strategic Direction• Directing and developing exhibitions, educational programs, accessibility initiatives, and branding strategies for diverse audiences, including the general public, specialists, students, and newcomers. • Led growth initiatives that increased total audience by 9.4%(2024) and set a new museum audience record by Q3 2025.Financial Management & Operations• Manage annual budget of approximately $1M USD and supervise seven staff positions.• Balanced budget in first year (2023) after inheriting significant deficit, then generated 5.2% surplus in 2024 while securing 25% reduction in long-term lease costs (20••••31).Revenue Development & Partnerships• Lead fundraising efforts, securing revenue through operational, infrastructure, and project awards.• Obtained museum\'s first corporate sponsorship (Thon Hotels), providing free admission and discretionary funding.• Established institution\'s inaugural investment strategy through fixed-interest deposits, achieving approximately 4.5% ROI.Infrastructure & Organizational Development• Oversee capital development projects, including creation of purpose-built event space and mediation room to increase K-12 student capacity and expand rental opportunities (launched fall 2024).• Successfully restructured the museum by establishing a dedicated education department and administration team. Our strategically assembled team brings together backgrounds from nine countries across four continents, positioning us as a leader in museum sector representation. • Implemented standardized protocols for artwork shipping, registration, loans, and conservation.Governance• Serve as Board of Directors member, responsible for drafting and presenting quarterly and annual reports.• Developed operational and financial protocols to \"future proof\" the organization.