Studio Artist Sponsors
MR. and MRS. DAVID MELIN
Olga and David Melin have a long history of working to assist in the development
of organizations in the performing and visual arts. They are active supporters
of many cultural, environmental, and educational organizations in Miami-Dade and
Palm Beach counties, and in Sun Valley, Idaho. Mrs. Melin is a second generation
supporter of Florida Grand Opera since her parents, Martin and Elizabeth Antonova
Feinman, were among the founders of the Miami Opera in 1941 with Arturo di Filippi.
Mr. and Mrs. Melin’s daughter, Gina Melin Robichaux, a real estate broker in Dade
and Broward counties, carries on the Melin family tradition by also attending and
supporting Florida Grand Opera. Mr. Melin has served on the Board of Directors of
Florida Grand Opera for over 25 years, and Mrs. Melin is a recipient of the Opera
Society’s Diva Award as recognition of her unfailing enthusiasm, generosity, and
exemplary leadership. Each year, they support Florida Grand Opera and its Studio
program with generous contributions to the annual campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. Melin are sponsoring Studio Artist Michael Miller.
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LOOF FAMILY FOUNDATION
For decades, the Loof family has supported various art forms, especially opera. Music,
especially opera, has been a cornerstone in the family which began with the matriarch
of the family, Gunborg Loof who was a touring classical singer in Sweden in the mid-
1900’s. Gunborg created a festive home infused with music and song. Her grand piano
was the centerpiece for all family and social gatherings and her legacy continues.
The oldest of her two children, Per-Olof Lööf, is a native of Sweden, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Florida for the past twenty years. He has been
active in many civic and charitable organizations, is on the board of Florida Grand Opera, a member of the Board of the International Center for
Missing and Exploited Children headquartered in Washington DC, a Livery man and Freeman of the City of London, and a Founding Member of
the Guild of Security Professionals, City of London. Per-Olof Lööf is the Honorary Consul of Sweden since he received his exequatur from the
US State Department in 2006 and was also instrumental in establishing the Swedish Church in South Florida. Mr. Lööf founded the Kisengo
Foundation, a charity that has transformed the lives of those in the Village of Kisengo in the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of
Congo. The foundation has built an infrastructure of roads, bridges, clean water and agriculture projects for a local food source and economic
opportunities.
Mr. Lööf has an extensive background in the global economy and has a proven track record of successful business-turnarounds and has served
as CEO across multiple industries and sectors, with a focus on technology, innovation and multinational operations. He currently holds the
customers in over 100 countries and a global footprint includes 37 facilities and over 15,000 employees.
Mr Lööf most recently served 13 years as CEO of Kemet Electronics Corporation (NYSE:KEM), a leading manufacturer of electronic components
with more than 15,000 employees, 24 manufacturing facilities globally and operations, sales and service in 34 countries on all continents. Lööf
repositioned KEMET, lifting sales from $400 million to $1.4 billion during his tenure. Prior to KEMET, Mr. Lööf was CEO of Sensormatic Electronics
electronic security provider for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Mr. Lööf has twin sons John and Carl. John is an engineering graduate of Tufts University, lives in Las Angeles with his new bride and is working
for an internet startup after a lengthy tenure at Indeed and LinkedIn. Carl graduated from the University of Chicago, received his master’s degree
from The London School of Economics and currently works for New York Life in New York City with a focus on digital marketing.
Loof Family Foundation is sponsoring Studio Artist Asleif Willmer.