PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Art Museum has a new CEO after the sudden termination of its previous leader .

Daniel Weiss will be the new museum CEO, effective December 1.

The museum said he "will guide the art museum through at least 2028, providing stability for staff, stakeholders, and the community."

He has decades of experience in the art and museum world.

Weiss was also the president and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for eight years, from 2015 until 2023.

"The Philadelphia Art Museum is one of America's great cultural treasures, with an extraordinary collection, a dedicated staff, and deep connections to its community," Weiss said in a statement. "It is a privilege and an honor to serve during this important moment."

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