Dr. Mariët Westermann Vice-Chancellor of New York University Abu Dhabi
Dr. Mariët Westermann, who recently accepted the position of Director and CEO of The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation based in New York City, is completing her tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of New York University, Abu Dhabi, located in the United Arab Emirates. Mariët was interviewed in September 2022 by Nathan and Hoke about her career at NYUAD, overseeing all its academic and administrative affairs. NYUAD is a world-class research university with a liberal arts and science college at its core. We spoke to Dr. Westermann about her work at NYU Abu Dhabi from its formation to the current day and her experience serving as Executive Vice President of the US-based Mellon Foundation.