The English National Opera has announced Paul Reeve MBE as an Interim Chief Executive while the Board completes the appointment of a new, permanent CEO.

Reeve, who has worked in leadership positions for 20 years including 11 years as Chief Executive of Into Film and has also worked at the Royal Ballet and Opera, the English Touring Opera, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Birmingham Royal Ballet, is part of a planned process to ensure a smooth leadership transition with current CEO Jenny Mollica before she moves to the Roundhouse.

In a statement Louise Jeffreys, Chair, ENO Board, said “We’re pleased to appoint Paul as Interim Chief Executive. He brings a wealth of leadership experience across the arts and the Board has every confidence in his ability to lead the organisation through this period and to maintain momentum as we continue to deliver our artistic and strategic priorities. The process to appoint ENO’s permanent Chief Executive is progressing well and we look forward to announcing the appointment following the completion of the recruitment process.”

Reeve added, “It’s a privilege to be appointed as ENO’s Interim CEO and to return to opera: the artform that ignited my own passion for the arts. I’m looking forward to working closely with the Board and ENO’s highly talented Executive team to lead ENO through this interim period.”