Bishop Museum's board of directors has announced Kristofer Helgen as its new CEO, who will take over on Aug. 1.

COURTESY BISHOP MUSEUM Kristofer Helgen has been named Bishop Museum’s new CEO. Bishop Museum has named natural scientist Kristofer Helgen as its new CEO, following a five-month, worldwide search.

A scientist with more than two decades of experience in museum administration will take over leadership of Bishop Museum later this year. The museum’s board announced Wednesday the selection of ...