President and Chief Executive Officer
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - Rochester, NY
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra seeks a President and CEO who will serve as the chief strategic and operational leader for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Working in close collaboration with the RPO’s Music Director and Board, they will be responsible for building on and managing long-term strategic initiatives to ensure artistic excellence and financial stability. The President will think creatively and strategically to lead the business operations of the RPO, ensuring an enterprise that is capable of supporting its initiatives and ambitions. In addition, they are responsible for expanding the recognition and relevance of the RPO in the community, providing leadership and motivation to the entire organization, including staff, orchestra, Board, and volunteers.
The GRAMMY® Award-winning Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music since its origins in 1922. The RPO presents approximately 150 concerts and broadcasts a year, serving up to 170,000 through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. Music Director Andreas Delfs has reinvigorated the Rochester Philharmonic both musically and institutionally, and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, now in his 32nd season, has earned a national reputation for excellence in Pops programming during his tenure with the orchestra.
"We are seeking a leader who combines strategic acumen with emotional intelligence; who understands both the art and the enterprise of orchestral music; and who can inspire trust and collaboration among musicians, staff, board members, donors, and community partners. The ideal candidate will embrace transparency, champion artistic excellence, cultivate philanthropy, and articulate a compelling vision for the RPO’s future."— Diana Clarkson, Board Chair & Kathy Lindahl, Board Chair-Elect
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
The GRAMMY® Award-winning Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music since its origins in 1922. The RPO presents approximately 150 concerts and broadcasts a year, serving up to 170,000 through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. Music Director Andreas Delfs has reinvigorated the Rochester Philharmonic both musically and institutionally, and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, now in his 32nd season, has earned a national reputation for excellence in Pops programming during his tenure with the orchestra.
"We are seeking a leader who combines strategic acumen with emotional intelligence; who understands both the art and the enterprise of orchestral music; and who can inspire trust and collaboration among musicians, staff, board members, donors, and community partners. The ideal candidate will embrace transparency, champion artistic excellence, cultivate philanthropy, and articulate a compelling vision for the RPO’s future."— Diana Clarkson, Board Chair & Kathy Lindahl, Board Chair-Elect
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.