Jack Lohman | |
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Born | Jacek Lohman 23 May 1958 London, United Kingdom |
Alma mater | University of Manchester |
Occupation | Museum curator |
This biographical article is written like a résumé. (November 2023) |
Jack Lohman (born 23 May 1958)[1] CBE, born Jacek Lohman, is an internationally recognised leader in the development of museums and cultural policy. He has worked with governments in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America on issues of cultural diplomacy, repatriation and human remain in museums. He has received numerous awards including the Bene Merito from the Government of Poland and CBE from HM the Queen.
Jack Lohman was the chief executive of the Royal British Columbia Museum[2] Canada until he resigned in February 2021 during an investigation into the museum repatriation and reconciliation efforts.[3] He was President of the Canadian Museum Association, is a member of the Board of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and the City of Warsaw Museum. He is also a board member of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation[4]
Prof Jack Lohman, Director, Royal British Columbia Museum; Director, Museum of London, 2002–12, 552