Sutermeister's resignation in Valais
Tensions within the Valais Department of Culture have prompted its head, Anne-Catherine Sutermeister, to step down after just two years in office. She will leave her position by mutual agreement on October 31, 2022.
"Due to tensions within the department and for reasons of loyalty", Sutermeitster wants to calm the situation in this way and maintain relations between the department and its partners, writes the canton. During her tenure, she was particularly "very active in finding solutions to revive the cultural sector, which was particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as in maintaining relations with the federal government and at intercantonal level".
The position will be advertised in the coming weeks. Alain Dubois, Deputy Head of Service, will take over the position on an interim basis until a new head is appointed.
