Matt Bird is stepping down as Chief Development Officer of the Metropolitan Opera in January.

The news comes after Bird was appointed Executive Director of Boston Ballet, filling the position following the upcoming departure of Ming Min Hui and will begin in his new role January 2027.

A graduate of Harvard University, Bird started in his position at the Metropolitan Opera. Prior to that he worked with the New York City Ballet and Park Avenue Armory.

In a letter to members of the board obtained by OperaWire, General Manager Peter Gelb said, “Matt will remain with us through January and is committed to ensuring a smooth handover. We are putting plans in place for the transition, including support for the Development team during the interim period and the search for his successor.”