The cantonal government of Aargau has appointed Thomas Pauli-Gabi as Head of the Culture Division of the canton's Department of Education, Culture and Sport. He succeeds Hans-Ulrich Glarner, who will become the Canton of Bern's Cultural Affairs Commissioner.
Pauli has worked for the cantonal archaeology department of the Department of Education, Culture and Sport as head of the Vindonissa excavations since 2001 and as director of the Aargau Museum since 2008. He previously worked as an archaeological project manager at the Zurich Cantonal Archaeology Department.
Under Pauli's leadership, a "Legionary Trail" was created and a Vindonissa professorship was established at the University of Basel. Under his leadership, the Museum Aargau expanded from two to six locations. Visitor numbers increased significantly within five years - from 82,000 to 227,000.
Thomas Pauli will take up his new position on August 1, 2013. The position of Director of the Museum Aargau will be advertised publicly.
