The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reappointed producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its president for a second term, signaling continuity in leadership as the organization moves toward its centennial. The board also confirmed a slate of officers for 2026–27, including one newly elected treasurer who will oversee Academy finances during a high-profile period for the Oscars and membership work.
The board announced the results on Wednesday, naming officers who will chair key standing committees that shape awards rules, membership, inclusion efforts and governance. Their decisions will affect how the Academy operates in the next awards cycle and as it prepares for its 100th anniversary.
- Lynette Howell Taylor — President (Producer; previously a member of the Producers Branch)
- Lesley Barber — Vice President, chair of the Membership Committee (Music Branch)
- Jennifer Fox — Vice President, chair of the Awards Committee (Producers Branch)
- Lou Diamond Phillips — Vice President, chair of the Equity and Inclusion Committee (Actors Branch)
- Howard A. Rodman — Vice President/Secretary, chair of the Governance Committee (Writers Branch)
- David Dinerstein — Vice President/Treasurer, chair of the Finance Committee (Marketing & Public Relations Branch) — newly elected
Officers at the Academy serve one-year terms and may hold the same office for up to four consecutive years. Because Howell Taylor previously served two terms as a governor, she will continue as an ex officio voting member of the board for the duration of her presidency.
Howell Taylor first took the presidency last year, succeeding Janet Yang. An Oscar-nominated producer for the 2018 film A Star Is Born, her producing credits include The Accountant and its sequel, Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines and Half Nelson. She also co-produced the 2020 Academy Awards telecast with Stephanie Allain, a project that earned an Emmy nomination.
Academy chief executive Bill Kramer issued a statement thanking the officers for their service and emphasizing the board’s priorities as the organization approaches its centennial: strengthening member support, advancing inclusion and stewarding the Academy’s programs. The new officers will lead several of those efforts through the committees they oversee.
What this leadership lineup means in practice:
- Committee chairs will set agendas that influence eligibility rules and awards administration ahead of future Oscar seasons.
- Membership-focused work, led by the Music Branch chair, is likely to shape recruitment and retention strategies for filmmakers worldwide.
- The newly elected treasurer will play a central role in budgeting for major events and the Academy’s programming as the organization nears 100 years.
With a mixture of returning officers and fresh leadership in finance, the board’s composition emphasizes institutional experience while positioning the Academy to manage both everyday governance and the special demands of an approaching milestone year. Observers will be watching committee activity and any policy updates that emerge over the next twelve months.
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