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
Renowned Italian conductor Enrique Mazzola became music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago in 2021, just the third maestro to serve in this capacity at Lyric.
Sondra Radvanovsky
Artistic Advisor
Internationally acclaimed soprano Sondra Radvanovsky was named Artistic Advisor for Lyric Opera of Chicago at the start of the 2026/27 Season. She is widely regarded as one of today’s leading singers across a variety of repertoire, and has appeared on the major stages across the world.
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.
Kate Brueggemann
Chief Development Officer
An accomplished fundraising and advancement executive with more than two decades of experience, Brueggemann has held leadership roles at some of the nation's leading cultural and nonprofit organizations.
Matthew Ozawa
Chief Artistic Officer
A multidisciplinary stage director, artistic director, and educator, Matthew Ozawa became Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Chief Artistic Officer, a new position, in 2022.
Leaders of Lyric
Music Director Enrique Mazzola and General Director, President, and CEO John Mangum
General Director, President, and CEO John Mangum
Photos: Kyle Flubacker, Todd Rosenberg, Jean-Baptiste Millot, Andrew Eccles