Michael Kaiser left the firm to pursue a very successful and accomplished career in the arts management field. Michael is currently President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, DC).

Prior to joining the Kennedy Center, Michael was Executive Director of the Royal Opera House (London). During his tenure with the Royal Opera House, that organization erased its historic accumulated deficit of £19 million, completed a £214 million redevelopment of the facility, created a £20 million endowment fund, and greatly increased its level of support from the private and public sectors.

Prior to joining the Royal Opera House, he was Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre (New York City). During his three-year tenure at ABT, he erased the entire historic accumulated deficit, created a second company, greatly expanded national and international touring activity, increased contributed and earned income substantially, and built an acclaimed series of education programs.

Ever the consultant, Michael has consulted to a variety of arts organizations including The Jewish Museum, the Market Theatre (Johannesburg), Detroit Symphony, Glimmerglass Opera and many others.