Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Dr. Mariko Silver as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, Board Chair Steven R. Swartz.

She is a leader in the fields of philanthropy, education, government, and the arts and will join Lincoln Center on September 23, 2024.

Silver will become the twelfth President and CEO of Lincoln Center and she will build upon several initiatives in recent years that invest in the vibrancy of New York City through the arts.

Silver comes to Lincoln Center from her role as President and CEO of the Henry Luce Foundation, a private, independent philanthropy that works to deepen knowledge and understanding in pursuit of a more democratic and just world. As CEO, she oversaw the creation of new initiatives supporting Democracy, Ethics, and Public Trust and Asian American Voices.

In a statement, Silver, incoming President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts said, “Throughout my career, I have relished opportunities to unleash creativity, bridge cultures, and support communities and individuals to imagine their own best futures. Lincoln Center does all those things at the highest level of excellence and ambition. It is an honor to join Lincoln Center at this moment. I was born and raised in the glow of Lincoln Center and was fortunate to experience early in life the transformative impact of artistic greatness. Lincoln Center is a creative force, giving artists expansive reach and an extraordinary platform to bring forth their very best work. As we embark on this next chapter together, it is my privilege to build upon all that has come before and continue to advance the arts for all.”

Steven R. Swartz, Chair of the Board of Directors of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts said, “Mariko is an innovative and proven leader with deep experience at complex organizations. Her successful tenures as CEO of a prominent college and foundation, paired with her leadership and love of the arts, position Lincoln Center to thrive with her at the helm as we continue a number of important initiatives to strengthen our service to New York City and beyond.”