A Consistent Record Of Success - New Executive VP Brings Depth Of Financial Expertise And Industry Knowledge To The Role

In this newly created role, Carter will oversee the financial operations of the Broward Center, guiding the organization’s business strategy, budgeting, and financial reporting, while supporting the Center’s long-term goals of artistic excellence, education and community engagement. She brings a proven record of delivering financial results, developing long-term strategies, instilling financial and operational discipline, and demonstrating strong and decisive leadership. Her extensive experience in managing complex projects and strategic planning will be pivotal in ensuring that the Center continues to be positioned as a leader in the industry.

“Catherine has a deep appreciation of our mission to engage the community through the arts combined with a true understanding of the complexities of our business. She brings extensive experience in financial leadership and an impressive background driving strategic growth,” said Ty Sutton, Broward Center President & CEO. “She is an invaluable member of our leadership team, and I look forward to our work together as we plan an exciting next chapter for the Broward Center.”
In this role, Carter will also provide financial guidance and oversight for the Center’s affiliated venues which include The Parker, an iconic theater in Fort Lauderdale which was fully restored in 2021, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County.

“I have known and worked with Catherine for more than 20 years,” said Charles L. Palmer, Chair of the Finance Committee and long-serving member of the Performing Arts Center Authority. “She has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Broward Center. Catherine brings both financial acumen and innovative thinking to the performing arts industry and I am delighted that she will be here to help shape the organization’s future.”
Earlier in her career, Carter served as Associate Director at Procter & Gamble where she had financial responsibility for some of the company’s largest brands in the U.S. and Canada. Over the course of the past 15 years, she has been a strategic advisor to the Broward Center and several other arts organizations across the U.S. During this time, she also Co-Founded VenueCube, a software company that simplifies and streamlines reporting for live events. Carter maintains a keen interest in the intersection between arts and technology that will serve her well in the new role.

Carter holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University, and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County, The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. The Broward Center is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312.

For more information, visit www.BrowardCenter.org.