Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall

The best leaders build conditions for others to shine. Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall, has built his leadership philosophy around this very idea. Derek brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach to navigating the complexities of today's arts landscape, drawing on years of experience across major cultural institutions like the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Kennedy Center. In this episode, Derek reflects on the power of servant leadership and how trust becomes the foundation for both strong teams and bold ideas. He also shares what it means to step into a senior leadership role at a pivotal moment for Seattle Symphony, and how he hopes orchestra marketing will evolve in the years ahead. ----- LINKS: Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall: Merriam-Webster:

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Derek A. Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Seattle Symphony and Benaroya Hall is an episode from CI to Eye by Capacity Interactive.

This episode is 46:12 long.

This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.

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