Bishop Museum of Science and Nature names new chief executive officer for 'next chapter'

Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of exhibitions and is home to the all-digital Planetarium, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, and the Mosaic Backyard Universe.
The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of exhibitions and is home to the all-digital Planetarium, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, and the Mosaic Backyard Universe.

BRADENTON — Andrew M. Sandall, a longtime museum executive, has been appointed the new CEO of The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, museum board president Raj Mathur announced last week.

Sandall will succeed interim CEO Charles Zajaczkowski and assume his new responsibilities on March 6.

Sandall has worked in museums both in the United States and in his native United Kingdom since 1992. He is a former president of the Florida Art Museum Director’s Association and served on the board of the Florida Association of Museums for eight years. Most recently, Sandall has been the executive director of the Morris Museum in New Jersey, the state's only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum.

Andrew M. Sandall has been appointed the new CEO of the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
Andrew M. Sandall has been appointed the new CEO of the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

"Andy's 30 years of museum experience will have an immediate and positive impact on The Bishop's operation's and programs," board member David Sessions said. "We look forward to continuing The Bishop's 76 years of success under Andy's leadership."

While at Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach, Sandall oversaw the construction of the Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art as well as almost $10 million of construction projects to rebuild the main museum's West Wing, renovate the Root Family Wing, and modernize the museum's entry courtyard.

"Andy is a natural leader, wise, genuine, personable and effective," board member Marti King said. "He will inspire staff, board and friends in the community to be their best for the museum. He is the connector The Bishop needs for our next chapter."

Sandall received a master's of arts degree in museum studies from Leicester University and a bachelor's of arts degree in environment, leisure, and heritage management from the University of York St. John.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast. In addition to permanent exhibitions, The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of special exhibitions and is home to the all-digital Planetarium, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, and the Mosaic Backyard Universe. For information, visit bishopscience.org.

Submitted by Michael Winters

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