A conversation with Gilbert C. Maurer, director of the Hearst Foundation

Gilbert Maurer is on the board of directors of Hearst, one of the nation’s largest diversified media and information companies. He was the company’s COO for eight years, after serving more than a decade as president of Hearst Magazines, and he oversaw the award-winning design of the new corporate headquarters in Manhattan. A distinguished art collector, Mr. Maurer was a creator of the Hearst 8×10 Photography Biennial competition showcasing young photographers.