During Wednesday’s Board of Directors meeting, it was announced that Sylvia Neil will step down as Lyric’s Board Chair in May 2026. She will be succeeded by Craig C. Martin, a prominent business and philanthropic leader in Chicago, who was elected Chair-Elect.
“We are grateful to Sylvia for her exceptional creative and operational leadership, and for the execution of a financial stability plan that poises Lyric to think big and break new artistic ground moving forward,” said General Director John Mangum. “We are excited to welcome Craig, whose vision and commitment to the Chicago arts community make him an ideal fit to lead us in our ambitious direction to engage audiences and build enthusiasm among our growing community of opera lovers.”
“I am passionate about preserving and strengthening the vitality of Chicago's great institutions, businesses, and citizens, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to build on Sylvia’s successes at Lyric,” said Martin. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with Lyric as we chart the next century of outstanding art.”
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