CIFF names nonprofit veteran as its next executive director.

The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the appointment of Hermione Malone as its new executive director, effective June 10. Malone is described as a seasoned and accomplished leader with experience in nonprofit management, entrepreneur support, and organizational transformation. She will be taking over from Marcie Goodman, who served as executive director for 23 years. Malone brings over 15 years of experience in strategic development, program design, and collaboration, and she has held leadership positions at Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. CIFF is known for its programming of challenging and delightful films, and next year's festival will take place from March 26 to April 5, 2025. [Extracted from the article]