Jason Subotky Elected New LA Phil Board Chair

August 26, 2024, 4:34 PM · The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s Board of Directors today announced that investment manager Jason Subotky has been elected as the organization’s new Board Chair, beginning in October.

Subotky comes with first-hand knowledge of the life of a classical musician, as he is married to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, and is a trained musician himself.

New LA Phil Board Chair Jason Subotky.

Subotky received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from the University of Southern California before going on to earn an MBA from Brigham Young University. Having worked at a family office and as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs, he joined Yacktman Asset Management in 2001, where he is a Partner and Portfolio Manager.

"I am thrilled to congratulate Jason Subotky on his new role as Board Chair," said Kim Noltemy, who became the LA Phil's President & CEO in July. "His reputation for strategic acumen, a lifelong passion for music, and a deep knowledge of the LA Phil organization precede him. I look forward to having his guidance as the LA Phil moves into a new era.”

With the search for longtime Music Director Gustavo Dudamel's replacement in full swing, this will be among the defining tasks in Subotky's new leadership role.

"It is the honor of a lifetime to be elected as Board Chair of the LA Phil," Subotky said. “I have been an enthusiastic fan of this orchestra starting from my student days, and in the years since I was elected to the Board, I have felt honored to work with and learn from our remarkable Directors, our brilliant leadership, and of course our incomparable Music and Artistic Director, Gustavo Dudamel, and the members of the orchestra. Now, in this exciting moment of transition for the LA Phil, I look forward to helping the organization build on the LA Phil’s storied history, to achieve even greater things ahead.”

Subotky expressed his gratitude for his predecessor, Thomas Beckmen, who has served as Board Chair since 2019 and will continue to serve on the board. "On behalf of the Board, I want to express our endless thanks to Thomas Beckmen for almost 20 years of distinguished service to the LA Phil. As Board Chair, his knowledge, integrity, resilience, and passion capably guided us through the pandemic and have taken the organization to new heights, further enhancing LA Phil’s reputation as one of the top musical organizations in the world. Tom’s legacy will be felt for generations to come, especially through Youth Orchestra Los Angeles and the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center.”

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