Philadelphia Orchestra Announces New CEO & President

The Philadelphia Orchestra has named a new President and CEO.The orchestra said, “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ryan Fleur as president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts!”In a statement, Ralph Muller, chair of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Board of Trustees said, “After an extensive international search, we are thrilled to appoint Ryan Fleur as president and CEO. Ryan’s deep understanding of our mission, his innovative vision, and his unwavering commitment to artistic excellence across our varied genres make him uniquely qualified to lead us into an exciting future.

My thanks to the Board of Trustees and the search committee for their pursuit of the best possible candidate.”Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin added, “Ever since our mutual arrival at The Philadelphia Orchestra many years ago, Ryan has been a steadfast partner in fostering an environment where music thrives. His dedication to the musicians, his forward-thinking approach, and his ability to unite diverse communities around the transformative power of music ensure that our future is brighter than ever.



”Fleur is a visionary leader with over three decades of experience in the performing arts and will step into the role after serving as interim president and CEO since January 2025. He has dedicated the last 13 years to serving the Philadelphia community and beyond in executive-level positions with both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and the recently merged institution, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts.Read Related Stories Nina Stemme & Stuart Skelton Lead ‘Tristan und Isolde’ with the Philadelphia OrchestraThe post Philadelphia Orchestra Announces New CEO & President appeared first on OperaWire.

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