Just as summer is approaching the end and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences readers for some of its biggest events in the award season, including Academy Museum GalaThe Governor awardsAnd eventually 98th Oscars In March 2026, the organization’s board has elected Oscar-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its new president.
“Lynette has been an important part of the Academy Board of Governors for many years, most recently reviving our award work as chairman of the Board’s Award Committee. I look forward to working with her as our new academy president, as well as with these incredibly dedicated and strategic board members. the world, sesel -time timemer. Bill Kramer via statement.
Howell Taylor, producer of films such as “A Star Is Born”, “Blue Valentine”, “Half Nelson”, and this year’s “The Accountant 2” and “Roofman” begins their first mandate as president during his second term as governor representing the producer branch. She served earlier for three years as vice president and chairman of the award and produced even the 92nd Oscar Telecast with Stephanie Allain 2020, for which she was nominated for an Emmy.
Selected for 2025-2026 Officer positions together with Howell Taylor by the Board are:
Lesley Barber (Music Branch), Vice President (Chairman, Membership Committee)
Jennifer Fox (Producer Branch), Vice President (Chairman, Award Committee)
Simon Kilmurry (Documentary Branch), Deputy President/Treasurer (Chairman, Finance Committee)
Lou Diamond Phillips (Actors Branch), Vice President (Chairman, Capital and Including Committee)
Howard A. Rodman (Writers Branch), Deputy President/Secretary (Chairman, Board Committee)
Barber and Rodman were re -elected as officers. It will be the first official for Fox, Kilmurry and Phillips.
Howell Taylor succeeds the producer Janetwhich was elected president three years ago, within the same year Kramer was named Academy CEO. Academic board members can serve up to two three-year periods (consecutive or non-consecutiva) followed by a two-year interruption, after which the eligibility is renewed for up to two additional three-year periods during a lifetime maximum of 12 years. Officials earn one year’s condition, with a maximum of four years in a row in any office.
The Board of Governors determines the Academy’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and ensures the fulfillment of its mission. Academy site has the complete list of Recently selected 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
