Christophe Leribault, the newly appointed director of the Louvre, has launched a fundraising campaign and pledged to overhaul security protocols following the theft of historic crown jewels from the Paris museum. The heist, which targeted some of France’s most prized royal artifacts, has prompted Leribault to prioritize a "culture of security" as part of his leadership agenda, according to reports .

The theft has cast a shadow over the Louvre’s reputation, pushing Leribault to act swiftly on both financial and operational fronts. His dual focus on fundraising and security reforms signals an effort to restore confidence in the institution’s ability to safeguard its collections. The measures come as the museum seeks to move past the incident, which has drawn significant public and media attention .