Overview

• Lynette Howell Taylor officially took office as Academy president for the 2025–26 term after Janet Yang completed her three-year tenure
• A member since 2014, Taylor has produced more than 25 films including A Star Is Born, Blue Valentine and The Accountant and co-produced the 92nd Oscars broadcast, earning an Emmy nomination
• She becomes the fifth woman, the youngest leader in 70 years and the first president born outside the United States in nearly three decades
• The Board of Governors appointed Lesley Barber as vice president and chair of the Membership Committee, Jennifer Fox as vice president and chair of the Awards Committee, Simon Kilmurry as vice president, treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee, Lou Diamond Phillips as chair of the Equity and Inclusion Committee and Howard A. Rodman as vice president, secretary and chair of the Governance Committee
• The new leadership team is charged with strengthening inclusivity, modernizing awards processes and ensuring long-term financial stability and member engagement