Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Quietly Funded Detroit’s Arts & Culture Scene for Years

“He was impressed by the culture of the city and the arts,” says Michelle Krebs of Autotrader.

Michelle Krebs

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You’ve likely heard the news that Fiat Chrysler’s longtime CEO Sergio Marchionne passed away suddenly this week, but did you know he was also an incredible patron of the arts here in Detroit?

CultureShift’s Amanda LeClaire speaks with Executive Analyst for Autrotrader, Michelle Krebs, about the impact Marchionne’s financial contributions had on the city’s arts and cultural institutions.

“When Sergio Marchionne came to Detroit…he was impressed by the culture of the city and the arts,” says Krebs. 

“As a result, the company became a big supporter of music, symphony, (and) theatre.” 

 

 

Author

  • Amanda LeClaire is an award-winning host and producer of CultureShift on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. She’s a founding producer of WDET’s flagship news talk show Detroit Today, and a former host/reporter for Arizona Public Media. Amanda is also an artist, certified intuitive and energy healer, and professional tarot reader.