SFMOMA Announces the Appointment of Cheryl Ewers as Chief Financial Officer

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 10, 2024)—The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) today announced the appointment of Cheryl Ewers as the museum’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A key position on the museum’s Executive Team, the CFO provides strategic oversight of the financial and business activities of SFMOMA, leading the work to achieve financial goals and long-term sustainability in support of the museum’s mission. As CFO, Ewers will actively collaborate with museum director Christopher Bedford and the museum’s Chief Operating Officer, Sheila Shin. Ewers will start her new role on January 14, 2025, and will take the place of Rebecca Malkin Chocron, who has been with SFMOMA for nearly six years and will stay on to ensure a smooth transition before relocating to her native France.

Ewers joins SFMOMA at a pivotal time, as the museum continues its steady recovery from the pandemic and launches an ambitious creative program that enhances community engagement. As CFO in this next chapter for the institution, Ewers will oversee the development of SFMOMA’s annual budget, the management of the institution’s investment portfolio and external reporting requirements, as well as develop and execute financial policies, conduct multiyear financial scenario planning and other forecasting efforts, and provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the Finance Department, among other responsibilities.

“I am thrilled to welcome Cheryl Ewers, who comes to SFMOMA with extensive experience in nonprofit mission-driven organizations,” said Christopher Bedford, Helen and Charles Schwab Director of SFMOMA. “With her tremendous financial expertise, outstanding business acumen, and deep commitment to serving the community, Cheryl is an excellent addition to our team. I greatly look forward to our partnership and charting the course ahead for SFMOMA.”

About Cheryl Ewers
Ewers joins SFMOMA from her role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Catholic Charities CYO of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, a $65 million nonprofit human services agency. As one of the largest human services providers in Northern California, it offers more than 30 programs as well as social justice advocacy. During her time as CFO of Catholic Charities CYO, Ewers oversaw Finance, Accounting, Government Contracts, Human Resources, Risk Management, Facilities and Transportation Operations. Previously, Ewers served as the Director of Finance and Operations for Children’s Day School in San Francisco where she was a member of the senior administrative team, providing strategic leadership in several key areas including Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Facilities and Operations. Additionally, she was responsible for the creation of a 10-year financial plan and provided in-depth financial analyses and competitive market analyses. Prior to that, Ewers worked at Cengage Learning / Thomson Learning in San Francisco for 16 years where she held increasingly senior roles, ultimately serving as the Vice President of Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis. Ewers holds an MBA and BA in Economics from the University of Michigan.

 

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Image credits:

Snøhetta expansion of SFMOMA; photo: © Henrik Kam, courtesy SFMOMA

Cheryl Ewers; photo: Anita Barcsa Photography