Dear Colleagues,

It is bittersweet to announce that after 10 years, Caitlin Coull is leaving the AGO for an exciting opportunity at ROM Governors as Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing. While I will miss Caitlin (a lot), I’m thrilled for her as she moves on to this next step in her career.

Over the years, she has contributed to and led several successful initiatives and communications campaigns, including innumerable exhibitions and programs, the launch of the Annual Pass and the development and implementation of the AGOinsider.

Here are just a couple of her favourite moments:

• Working with CBC to get a reporter into Ai Weiwei’s compound where he was under house arrest, and unveiling his Zodiac Heads in the reflecting pool at Nathan Phillips Square to an enormous press gathering with the entire marketing and communications team in rubber boots
• Mopping the cafeAGO floor with Patti Smith, who just felt like doing it
• Working with Lisa and the board leadership to announce Stephan’s appointment with no media leaks. And then celebrating with the CN Tower’s Edgewalk!

Caitlin’s last day at the Gallery is Friday, September 24. Please join me in congratulating her as she embarks on this new adventure!

Lisa Clements

Chief, Communications & Brand