Academy re-elects Lynette Howell Taylor as president for 2026-2027

Lynette Howell Taylor has been re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a second consecutive one-year term, running through 2026-2027 as the organisation approaches its 100th anniversary. The producer, best known for "A Star Is Born", was confirmed alongside a full slate of officer positions elected by the Academy's Board, with chief executive Bill Kramer thanking her and fellow officers for their commitment to the organisation and the global film community. Because Howell Taylor has already served two terms as governor, she will sit as an ex officio voting board member for the duration of her presidency, under rules allowing sitting presidents to serve up to four consecutive terms.

Also re-elected as officers were Lesley Barber (Membership Committee chair), David Dinerstein (in his first officer role, as vice president/treasurer and Finance Committee chair), Jennifer Fox (Awards Committee chair), Lou Diamond Phillips (Equity and Inclusion Committee chair) and Howard A. Rodman (vice president/secretary and Governance Committee chair). Howell Taylor, an Academy member since 2014, has produced more than 25 films including "Roofman", "The Accountant" and "Blue Valentine", and previously produced the 92nd Oscars telecast. The result caps a busy period ahead for the Academy, with the Governors Awards set for 15 November, Oscars shortlist voting in December, nominations announced on 21 January 2027, and the 99th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, scheduled for 14 March 2027.