Producer Lynette Howell Taylor was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors.

Also elected to 2025-2026 officer positions by the Board:

• Lesley Barber (Music Branch), Vice President (chair, Membership Committee)
• Jennifer Fox (Producers Branch), Vice President (chair, Awards Committee)
• Simon Kilmurry (Documentary Branch), Vice President/Treasurer (chair, Finance Committee)
• Lou Diamond Phillips (Actors Branch), Vice President (chair, Equity and Inclusion Committee)
• Howard A. Rodman (Writers Branch), Vice President/Secretary (chair, Governance Committee)

“Lynette has been a vital part of the Academy Board of Governors for many years, most recently revitalizing our awards work as chair of the board’s Awards Committee. I so look forward to working with her as our new Academy President, as well as with these incredibly dedicated and strategic board officers. This is an exceptional group of Academy members who will advance the Academy’s mission, support our membership around the world, ensure our long-term financial stability, and celebrate the achievements of the global filmmaking community,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer.

Lynette Howell Taylor is beginning her first term as president during her second term as a governor representing the Producers Branch. She previously served for three years as vice president and chair of the Awards Committee. Barber and Rodman were re-elected as officers. It will be the first officer stint for Fox, Kilmurry and Phillips.

An Academy member since 2014, Lynette Howell Taylor has produced more than 25 films in the last 20 years, including A Star is Born, which received eight Oscar nominations and earned her a Best Picture nomination. Her film credits include The Accountant 2, The Accountant, Captain Fantastic, Big Eyes, The Place Beyond the Pines, Blue Valentine, Half Nelson, and the upcoming feature Roofman. She also produced the 92nd Oscars show with Stephanie Allain in 2020, for which she was nominated for an Emmy.

Academy board members may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms for a lifetime maximum of 12 years. Officers serve one-year terms, with a maximum of four consecutive years in any one office.

The Board of Governors sets the Academy’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission. For a complete listing of the Academy’s 2025-2026 Board of Governors, click here.

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