Philip Koester

Philip Koester is currently serving as the President & CEO of Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Prior to their current role, Philip held various positions in companies such as the Louisville Ballet, KENTUCKY OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera. Philip holds a Master's degree in History from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in History, Music, and German from Bellarmine University.