Jena. October 05, 2026. Carsten Müller will not take up the planned position as Administrative Director of the Deutsches Optisches Museum (D.O.M.) foundation. He will continue to serve as a member of the management board of JenaKultur.
- Who: Carsten Müller (Head of JenaKultur)
- What: Withdrawal from the position of Administrative Director of the D.O.M. foundation
- Where: Jena
- When: Announcement on October 05, 2026
No basis for a trusting cooperation
Müller had been asked to contribute his many years of leadership and management experience to the further development of the D.O.M. during the demanding phase leading up to the museum’s opening. For such a responsible role, a resilient and trusting cooperation within the management is essential. According to his own statements, Carsten Müller no longer sees this prerequisite as being met and has informed the D.O.M. committees accordingly.
Reaction from Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche
Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche commented on the decision: “I very much regret this development. With his experience, Carsten Müller could have achieved a great deal for the D.O.M. However, I respect his decision and am at the same time pleased that he will remain with JenaKultur and the city of Jena as an experienced executive. Especially in view of the major challenges facing the municipal budget, his economic experience and his ability to responsibly manage complex structures will be particularly important for JenaKultur.”
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