The English National Opera (ENO) has announced that Chief Executive, Jenny Mollica, has been appointed the next CEO of the Roundhouse and will step down from ENO in summer 2026.

During her tenure, Mollica has played a central role in strengthening ENO’s artistic foundations and reimagining the company as a national opera company with strong roots in London and a growing presence in Greater Manchester. She also expanded ENO’s national creative learning and wellbeing work.

In a statement, Mollica said, “It has been an immense joy and privilege to lead ENO through a period of significant change and renewal, working alongside a truly outstanding leadership team and Board. My time with this vital and brilliant organisation has been enriched by the most extraordinarily talented company of staff and artists, who bring adventurousness, dedication and care to all that we do.”

She continued, “Together, we have redefined what a national opera company can be – creative, inclusive and rooted in the communities we serve. I am honoured to now be appointed as Chief Executive of the Roundhouse, an organisation that has long inspired me for its pioneering social mission. I look forward to seeing ENO flourish in the years ahead as it continues to innovate, inspire and imagine bold new possibilities for the future of opera.”

Louise Jeffreys, Chair of the ENO Board, added, “Jenny has been an exceptional leader for ENO during one of the most significant periods in our history. Her vision, tenacity and deep commitment to the role opera can play in people’s lives will have a long-term impact on the company and on the sector, for which the Board thanks her. She leaves ENO in a strong position with an excellent creative and executive team and operations in Greater Manchester established, with a core administrative team and a growing series of collaborations with leading cultural and educational partners in the region. We know Jenny will bring the same outstanding leadership to the Roundhouse. We now look forward to welcoming a new CEO to build on these foundations and continue to grow our work in both London and Greater Manchester.”

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