Jaynie Miller Studenmund, who worked in financial services for more than two decades, is joining the J. Paul Getty Trust Board of Trustees. (photo by Nick Boswell)

The J. Paul Getty Trust Board of Trustees has elected business executive and independent board member Jaynie Miller Studenmund to its board.

“Jaynie’s extensive leadership experience across many different fields will serve the Getty well,” said David L. Lee, chair of the Getty Board of Trustees. “She has deep knowledge from service on both nonprofit and corporate boards. We welcome her to the board, where she will help us guide one of the world’s leading cultural organizations into a new, post-pandemic era.”

The former chief operating officer for Overture Services, Studenmund’s career spans four decades of experience in management consulting, corporate executive management and board service for public companies and nonprofits. Her corporate background is primarily in financial services, digital, data and consumer businesses.

“We look forward to Jaynie’s guidance as we build a more inclusive community among our staff and supporters, develop a creative digital-first agenda, and strengthen our engagement in Los Angeles and around the world,” said James Cuno, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust.

Studenmund has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Wellesley College. She is married to Woody Studenmund, the Laurence de Rycke Professor of Economics at Occidental College. They have two children.

“I couldn’t be more honored and thrilled to join the Getty board,” she said. “What an exciting and challenging time to be part of this influential global organization seeking to conserve the world’s cultural heritage.”

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