The Academy Re-Elects Producer Lynette Howell Taylor as Its President

The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization responsible for the Oscars, has re-elected Oscar-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor as president for the 2026-2027 term. This announcement followed the revelation of election results for president and officer positions. Additionally, the board re-elected Music Branch member Lesley Barber to serve as Vice President and chair of Membership, ensuring leadership continuity within the AMPAS organization for the upcoming term.