Leadership
John Mangum
General Director, President & CEO
An arts leader with more than two decades of experience, in Fall 2024 John Mangum became the General Director, President & CEO of Lyric Opera of Chicago, the fifth in the company’s history.
Enrique Mazzola
Music Director
As of July 1, 2021, Italian conductor Enrique Mazzola is music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago. He is only the third person to serve in this capacity at Lyric.
Elizabeth Hurley
Deputy General Director and Chief Advancement Officer
Elizabeth Hurley is the Chief Advancement Officer for Lyric Opera of Chicago. Hurley joined Lyric in 2018, bringing decades of leadership experience at some of the nation’s most significant arts organizations.
Vincente F. Milianti
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Vincente F. Milianti is an accomplished financial executive currently serving as the Chief Financial and Operating Officer at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matthew Ozawa
Chief Artistic Administration Officer
A multidisciplinary stage director, artistic director, and educator, Matthew Ozawa became Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Chief Artistic Administration Officer, a new position, in 2022.
Renée Fleming
Advisor at Large for the Ryan Opera Center
World-renowned American soprano Renée Fleming serves as Lyric's Advisor at Large for the Ryan Opera Center.
Leaders of Lyric
Music Director Enrique Mazzola and General Director, President, and CEO John Mangum
Chair of the Board Sylvia Neil
General Director, President, and CEO John Mangum
Photos: Kyle Flubacker, Todd Rosenberg, Jean-Baptiste Millot, Andrew Eccles