The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) announced the appointment of Dominique Savelkoul as its new Managing Director. In her most recent role, Dominique served as the visionary leader at Mu.ZEE in Oostende (Belgium) and has previously held numerous board, governmental, and management positions in the visual and performing arts and cultural sectors.

Dominique Savelkoul holds masters’ degrees in both history and management. She has held management positions at the Festival of Flanders Brussels (Belgium), the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Gallery in London (UK), the Ruhr Triennale (Germany) and served as an Advisor in the cabinet of the Flemish Minister of Culture. In addition, she held board positions at Bozar in Brussels, at the Concertgebouw in Bruges, at the Flemish Art Collection and was a member of the Arts Council of the Belgian Senate.

During her tenure at Mu.ZEE, a museum specializing in Belgian art from 1850 to the present, Savelkoul successfully navigated the museum through the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and spearheaded a significant redesign. She is credited with multiplying the museum’s attendance and elevating Mu.ZEE’s profile on the global stage. Leveraging her expertise in arts management, government relations, workforce administration, development, and audience engagement, she played a pivotal role in bringing the institution to its current prominence.