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Academy Elects Lynette Howell Taylor President, Names Five New Officers

As the fifth female president, Taylor will serve a single term before mandatory governor caps force her exit next summer

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British producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Overview

  • The AMPAS Board of Governors voted Taylor in to succeed Janet Yang, who stepped down after reaching her three-year board term limit
  • Governors face two consecutive three-year term caps, meaning Taylor’s presidency will last only one year despite a four-term allowance
  • An Academy member since 2014, Taylor has produced over 25 films and held roles as vice president and awards committee chair, including co-producing the 92nd Oscars broadcast
  • Five vice presidents were elected to lead key committees: Lesley Barber on membership, Howard A. Rodman on governance, Jennifer Fox on awards, Simon Kilmurry on finance and Lou Diamond Phillips on equity and inclusion
  • Taylor becomes the 38th president and the fifth woman to lead the Academy, continuing a trend of increased female representation in its top ranks