The Oregon Symphony Board of Directors has named Paul Snyder as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.

Snyder, who has served as Interim President and CEO since July 2025, will continue to guide the Symphony’s artistic, financial, and administrative strategy in collaboration with Music Director David Danzmayr.

Snyder, who has more than two decades of arts leadership experience through board roles with the Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Symphony, and Portland Opera, moved to Portland in 2019 to join the Tillamook County Creamery Association as Executive Vice President of Stewardship. He also served as Global Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at InterContinental Hotels Group and currently sits on the board of B Local PDX and was recently appointed to the Metro Future Vision Commission.

“Paul impressed the board with his focus in driving the Strategic Plan, translating vision into tangible steps toward building financial resilience, expanding our audience, and strengthening connections with our community,” said Board Chair Courtney Angeli, per an official press release. “During his interim tenure, he has earned widespread confidence and respect, and we are thrilled to have him as our next President and CEO.”

“The business side of the arts is changing rapidly, and we must continue to evolve to attract new audiences and contribute to the vitality of the surrounding community,” added Snyder. “I look forward to continued innovation at the Symphony that will ensure its relevancy into the future, while honoring its 129-year history. That is all possible because of the high caliber of our talented and hard-working musicians, the quality and boldness of our programming, and the inspiring alignment between the musicians, staff, and board.”

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