Deborah Rutter

According to arts management professor, Philippe Ravanas, she overhauled the orchestra's finance practices and reversed a financial decline.

[4] She was later instrumental in attracting Riccardo Muti as the orchestra's music director, and Yo-Yo Ma as creative consultant.

Ma credits Rutter with making the orchestra and its music more accessible through performance and education beyond the major concert.

[7] During her tenure, the orchestra was hurt by a severe economic recession but her stewardship helped the organization to successfully weather it.

The $250 million project was based on the assumption that people would want to meet with artists in a more casual setting which consists of a large and outstanding outdoor space designed by Steven Holl.

[12] Over her tenure, she has expanded the Center’s programming, notably bringing in Q-Tip as the first artistic director of hip-hop culture.

[13] As part of the Center’s 50th anniversary season celebration, Rutter oversaw the creation and 2022 opening of the permanent exhibit Art and Ideals: President John F.

[16] Rutter holds professional membership or board positions for Vital Voices, and the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.