Robert Massey
Chief Executive Officer / Artistic Director at Symphony San Jose
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director at Symphony San Jose
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert Massey
Robert Massey is a dynamic and highly accomplished executive with more than three decades of leadership in the nonprofit performing arts sector. Renowned for his strategic vision and results-driven approach, he has successfully led major American orchestras and opera companies including the Jacksonville Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Opera Festival of Chicago, and Orchestra Iowa, advancing artistic excellence, strengthening financial sustainability, and expanding audience reach at each.As CEO and Artistic Director of Symphony San Jose, Robert is spearheading a bold era of growth and innovation, shaping compelling programming, driving institutional advancement, and elevating the organization’s profile within one of the nation’s most vibrant cultural markets. He is widely recognized for building high-impact partnerships with musicians, boards, donors, and civic leaders to position orchestras as essential and forward-looking community assets.Robert brings a powerful combination of artistic insight, entrepreneurial energy, and collaborative leadership—championing new ideas while honoring the rich traditions of symphonic music.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director
Jun 2022 — Present
Education
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Executive Certificate
2019
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse
Graduate Diploma, Arts Administration & Trumpet Performance
1997 — 1998
New England Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music, Trumpet Performance
1993 — 1995
Skills
- Nonprofits
- Singing
- Philanthropy
- Press Releases
- Public Speaking
- Fundraisers
- Editing
- Theatre
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Stewardship
- Board Development
- Concerts
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Musical Theatre
- Program Development
- Music
- Event Management
- Non-Profit Administration
- Performing Arts
- Music Industry
- Festivals
- Board Relations
- Public Relations
- Music Theory
- Social Media
- Arts Administration
- Newsletters
- Classical
- Orchestral Music
- Event Planning
- Annual Giving
- Music Education
- Publicity
- Volunteer Management
- Grants
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