Angela has a remarkable leadership style. Elster, who is currently Vice-President of the VSO School of Music & Community Programs, succeeds Kelly Tweeddale who left the VSO to become the Executive Director of the San Francisco Ballet in the summer of 2019.Ĭommenting on the appointment Bruson said, “This is an exciting day for the VSO.

The appointment follows an extensive international six-month search process led by Bruson, the VSO Board of Directors, and executive search firm Korn Ferry.

(Vancouver, BC, January 15, 2020) Today, Etienne Bruson, newly elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Symphony Society announced the appointment, effective immediately, of Angela Elster as President and CEO of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and VSO School of Music.

Elster takes over leadership of the VSO with a mandate to deepen the VSO’s community connection and to continue to grow the artistic excellence and ambition of the organization.

VSO Board Chair Etienne Bruson announced the appointment effective immediately.

ANGELA ELSTER APPOINTED PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND VSO SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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