Royal Ontario Museum Appoints Joe Aschaiek as Deputy Director & Chief Financial Officer

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has announced the selection of Joe Aschaiek as its Deputy Director & Chief Financial Officer, a position slated to commence on March 25, 2024. In this capacity, Aschaiek will oversee the financial strategies, execution, and management of the Museum’s finance, accounting, and procurement functions. Additionally, he will be entrusted with supervising the financial planning for ROM’s multi-year strategic business plan, annual and capital budgets, and capital structure.

Before joining ROM, Aschaiek had a distinguished career at Woodbine Entertainment, where he spent over two decades and held the role of Chief Financial Officer for the last ten years. In his tenure at Woodbine, Aschaiek was responsible for steering the finance operations of a complex organization boasting more than 1,500 employees. The company’s diverse portfolio encompassed entertainment, property development, food and beverage operations, and retail sales. Aschaiek brings to ROM his expertise and accreditations as a CPA and CA, as well as valuable board experience having served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity GTA and the William Osler Health System Foundation.

Director and CEO of ROM, Josh Basseches, expressed his confidence in Aschaiek’s appointment by stating, ‘With over 20 years of leadership experience, Joe is a dedicated and accomplished financial executive. He will play a vital role in upholding ROM’s financial stability and strength as the Museum adapts to better serve audiences in Toronto and beyond.’

In his statement, Joe Aschaiek remarked, ‘Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of representing mission-driven organizations with a focus on entertainment, hospitality, and philanthropy. I am thrilled to join the Museum and contribute to ROM’s fundamental vision and dedication to community relationships and visitor experiences.’