“On Wednesday former LA Philharmonic CEO Simon Woods was named Interim Executive Director of the Grand Teton Music Festival, beginning later this month,” writes Laurie Niles in Wednesday’s (2/12) Violinist.com. “Woods follows Andrew Palmer Todd, who served as President and CEO from 2013 until December 2019, when he resigned amidst a musicians’ rebellion over a decision to disinvite three long-time members of the orchestra.… Woods will support the GTMF in the search for its next long-term administrative leader. ‘In securing the services of Simon Woods, the Grand Teton Music Festival is fortunate to be able to benefit from an experienced and enlightened executive … who will provide us with valued leadership through this transitional period,’ [Music Director Donald] Runnicles said.… Woods most recently served as CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, succeeding Deborah Borda in January 2018 and stepping down just before the 2019-2020 season. He served for seven years as the Seattle Symphony’s President and CEO, six years as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Chief Executive, a year with the New Jersey Symphony, and seven years at the Philadelphia Orchestra. This year’s Grand Teton Music Festival will take place July 3 to August 22 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.”
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