Stéphan La Roche takes the helm at the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal

The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) is very pleased to welcome its new director, Mr. Stéphan La Roche. A visionary leader with a passion for contemporary art, extensive experience in major projects, and a deep commitment to community engagement, Mr. La Roche brings the perfect blend of skills to guide the MAC through its ongoing architectural and institutional transformation until its reopening at Place des Arts and beyond.

Claudie Imbleau-Chagnon, chair of the MAC’s board of directors, has full confidence in this appointment: “We are thrilled to welcome Stéphan La Roche as the new director of the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal. His innovative vision and expertise in managing leading cultural institutions will be valuable assets for our Museum during this period of transformation. We are convinced that he will lead the MAC to new heights.”

Before joining the MAC, Stéphan La Roche served as president and CEO of the Musée de la Civilisation (MCQ), starting in 2015. During his tenure, he successfully led the museum through the pandemic, spearheading a major digital transformation that paved the way for renewed success when the museum reopened. Under his leadership, the MCQ set new attendance records, achieved financial stability, and became a digital leader in the culture sector. A lawyer by training, Stéphan La Roche also served as CEO and board member of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, director of the Palais Montcalm, on the executive of the National capital region at SODEC and head of Cultural Services for the Délégation générale du Québec à Paris.