Steinhauser succeeds Bürer in Appenzell
Ursula Steinhauser from Trogen is to become the new head of the Ausserrhoden Office of Culture. Margrit Bürer, head of the Office of Culture for many years, will retire on June 30, 2020.
Ursula Steinhauser managed the Seemuseum Kreuzlingen after completing her studies in archaeology. She has continued her education in the fields of communication, sponsorship and leadership. The Canton of Appenzell AR acknowledges her "profound knowledge in the project-related advancement of cultural topics" and her "methodical and didactic skills and leadership competencies".
Ursula Steinhauser will take up the post on July 1, 2020, the date on which Margrit Bürer, who headed the Office of Culture for almost 14 years, will retire. A tribute to Margrit Bürer and her "many sustainable and identity-forming projects for culture in Appenzell Ausserrhoden as well as her involvement in supra-regional and national committees" will be made as part of her farewell in mid-2020.
