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September 7, 2023
Press Release: Shangri La Names Ben Weitz Executive Director
Shangri La welcomes Ben Weitz, its new Executive Director.
Doris Duke Foundation announced today that Ben Weitz, experienced brand
marketing and operational executive, will join Shangri La, a museum of Islamic art, culture &
design, as executive director beginning October 2. Interim executive director Meredith Artley,
who has led the organization since January 2023, will remain Shangri La’s
executive-in-residence through the end of the year to provide a seamless transition.