Executive Affairs – Page 9

Dare To Do Your Diligence

Friday, June 29th, 2018Monday, January 14th, 2013 by Drew McManus

In case you missed the bombshell news over the weekend, the New York Times published an article by Dan Wakin on 1/11/2013 which reported recently hired New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) President & CEO Richard Dare had quit in light of a 1996 case in which he was charged with an “attempted lewd act upon” a 15-year-old girl. Accordingly, today’s article will focus on issues related to due diligence and executive …

Compensation Déjà vu Philly Style

Friday, June 29th, 2018Thursday, March 8th, 2012 by Drew McManus

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It is worth noting that the current brouhaha over the Philadelphia Orchestra Association’s (POA) decision to extend President and CEO Allison Vulgamore’s contract for three years along with a list of perks and restored bonuses isn’t the first time the organization caught heat over executive compensation. In 2004, the POA (led by former board chair Richard Smoot) decided to award then President Joe Kluger with a $10,000 raise while simultaneously cutting staff and pushing hard for musician concessions.

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Musicians Aren't The Only Stakeholder You Should Worry About

Friday, June 29th, 2018Monday, March 5th, 2012 by Drew McManus

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Following last week’s news about the Philadelphia Orchestra Association (POA) President and CEO’s contract extension, a good bit of negative feedback has popped up by way of culture blog readers at a number of outlets. Although much of the criticism is focused on the long list of executive perks, deferred payments, bonuses, etc. and the related impact on musician labor relations, the group folks should be wondering about first and foremost is staffers.

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Musicians Aren’t The Only Stakeholder You Should Worry About

Friday, June 29th, 2018Monday, March 5th, 2012 by Drew McManus

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The "Gruesome Details" Of Philly CEO Renewal

Monday, January 20th, 2020Friday, March 2nd, 2012 by Drew McManus

On 2/29/2012, the Philadelphia Orchestra Association (POA) issues a two page press statement announcing a multi-year contract renewal for President and CEO Allison Vulgamore. Music critic Norman Lebrecht reports that the deal will require approval from the bankruptcy court then, in turn, refers to an article on the matter by Philadelphia Inquirer music critic Peter Dobrin for the “gruesome detail.” And Dobrin doesn’t disappoint when it comes to details. According to …