Gitte Ørskou

Gitte Ørskou has a diverse and extensive work experience in the art and cultural sector. Gitte has held various leadership positions, including Director at Moderna Museet, Næstformand at Det Kongelige Akademi and Det Kongelige Teater, and Næstformand at Aarhus Festuge / Aarhus Festival. Gitte has also served on the board of Spar Nord Fonden and Aarhus Universitet, and held the role of Chairman of the Board at Statens Kunstfond / Danish Arts Foundation. Additionally, they have worked as Chief Curator and Curator at ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, and as a Curator at Esbjerg Museum of Art.

Gitte Ørskou obtained a Mag.Art. degree in Art History from Aarhus University, where they studied from 1992 to 2000. Gitte later pursued a Master of Management Development degree at Copenhagen Business School, completing it between 2012 and 2014.