Lynette Howell Taylor has secured reelection as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning another one-year term leading the organization. Her reelection was determined by the Board of Governors, which also selected officers for the 2026-2027 period. Howell Taylor, a member of the Producers Branch since 2014, becomes eligible to serve up to four consecutive one-year terms in the role.
The newly elected officer slate includes Lesley Barber as chair of the Membership Committee, David Dinerstein as vice president and treasurer with oversight of the Finance Committee, Jennifer Fox as chair of the Awards Committee, Lou Diamond Phillips as chair of the Equity and Inclusion Committee, and Howard A. Rodman as vice president and secretary with responsibility for the Governance Committee. Barber, Fox, Phillips, and Rodman were reelected to their positions, while Dinerstein assumes an officer role for the first time.
Howell Taylor’s career in film production spans more than two decades, with over 25 credits including notable titles such as “A Star Is Born,” which garnered eight Oscar nominations and a best picture nomination for her. Additional producing credits include “The Accountant 2,” “The Accountant,” “Captain Fantastic,” “Big Eyes,” and “The Place Beyond the Pines.” She also produced the 92nd Oscars telecast in partnership with Stephanie Allain, a role that earned her an Emmy nomination.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer issued a statement expressing confidence in the elected leadership as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary milestone. The coming months will feature significant awards season activities, including the Governors Awards scheduled for Nov. 15, preliminary voting for Oscar shortlists running Dec. 7-11, and official nominations voting scheduled for Jan. 11-15, 2027. The 99th Oscars ceremony is set to air on March 14, 2027, from the Dolby Theatre, hosted by Conan O’Brien.
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