The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) re-elects Lynette Howell Taylor as its president for the 2026–2027 term, giving her a second consecutive term in the role. The decision comes from the Academy’s Board of Governors, which announces the results for the organization’s president and officer positions for the upcoming term. Multiple outlets report that Howell Taylor, an Oscar-nominated producer, will lead the Academy as it moves toward its 100th anniversary.
In addition to Howell Taylor’s re-election, the Academy also fills other leadership roles on the same slate. Sources say Lesley Barber, a member of the Music Branch, is re-elected as vice president and serves as chair of the Membership Committee. The reports also cite David Dinerstein, connected with marketing and public relations, as being elected to a 2026–2027 officer position alongside the other officials named by the Board of Governors. Overall, the election results set the Academy’s governing leadership for the 2026–2027 period as preparations continue for major organizational milestones.
