Robert Cundall Joins Lincoln Center as New Executive VP and CFO

Today Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced the appointment of Robert Cundall as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Cundall will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the world's leading performing arts center. He will begin his work in this role on August 16, 2016.

Cundall brings to Lincoln Center 35 years of expertise including senior executive experience in finance and operations in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. He will initially report to Liza Parker, Chief Operating Officer and the Leader of Lincoln Center's Transition Team, until a new President is named. Cundall has extensive experience in capital campaigns, capital projects and in working with private and public stakeholders. He joins Lincoln Center from the Museum of Arts and Design, where he most recently served as Acting Director.

"The depth and scope of Bob's experience in managing complex financial and operational projects will be a great asset to Lincoln Center," said Parker. "We are thrilled to have Bob join our team."

"Lincoln Center has set a great example for financial governance in the non-profit and performing arts world," Cundall said. "It is a privilege to be joining the senior leadership team at this exciting time in its history."

Prior to joining the Museum of Arts and Design, Cundall served at the Seattle Art Museum initially as Chief Financial Officer and subsequently Chief Operating Officer, overseeing many aspects of its administration, finance, engineering, facilities, government affairs, human resources, investments, legal, real estate, technology, security and risk management. Earlier in his career, Cundall served in executive roles in finance and operations in the technology and energy sectors.

Robert Cundall received his MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his BS in Management Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.