The Columbus Symphony has appointed Maureen O’Brien as its new chief executive officer, effective July 15, 2025. O’Brien joins the orchestra from the New World Symphony in Miami, where she served as executive vice president for institutional advancement.

At New World Symphony, O’Brien completed a $150 million comprehensive campaign and oversaw a team of 30 employees responsible for a $12 million annual fund, public relations, communications, marketing, and audience engagement. Board chair Dr. Stephen Markovich said O’Brien would guide the organization into what he called “an exciting new future.”

O’Brien will oversee artistic planning alongside music director Rossen Milanov, fundraising, marketing, education, and community engagement. She will also lead the capital campaign to build a new performing arts hall for central Ohio. The Columbus Symphony performs for over 150,000 people annually through its Masterworks, Pops, and Nationwide Picnic with the Pops series, and collaborates with BalletMet, Opera Columbus, and CAPA.

Source: https://columbussymphony.com/news/columbus-symphony-announces-new-chief-executive-officer-maureen-obrien/