David Vuillaume

This is a portrait photograph.

David Vuillaume has been director of the German Museums Association since 2017. Prior to this, he was head of the joint office of the Swiss Museums Association and ICOM Switzerland (International Council of Museums) for 11 years. He has been chairing the Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) since 2014 and he has been a board member since 2012.  

He studied art history, museology and business administration, and gained extensive experience in network management at various museums and institutions. Additionally, David Vuillaume represents the museum sector in the German Cultural Council and is vice president of the Swiss National Centre for Cultural Heritage. 

At NEMO’s European Museum Conference 2023, David Vuillaume will open the official conference programme on Monday, 20 November and summarise the main learning points in a wrap-up on 21 November.