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Louise Herron to Step Down as Sydney Opera House CEO

institutional · 2026-07-06

Louise Herron AM will step down as CEO of the Sydney Opera House after 14 years. The Sydney Opera House is Australia's premier cultural institution, a major tourism destination, and a UNESCO World Heritage building. Her departure marks a significant leadership change at the iconic venue. The article also mentions other arts sector appointments in Australia, including new Chairs for organisations in Perth and Adelaide, and a new CEO at State Library Victoria.

Key facts

  • Louise Herron AM is stepping down as CEO of the Sydney Opera House after 14 years.
  • The Sydney Opera House is described as Australia's premier cultural institution, tourism destination, and World Heritage building.
  • Other appointments include new Chairs for organisations in Perth and Adelaide.
  • A new CEO has been appointed at State Library Victoria.
  • The article is from ArtsHub and covers Australian arts sector appointments.
  • Richard Watts OAM is the National Performing Arts Editor at ArtsHub.
  • Richard Watts received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024.
  • The article also lists opportunities for creatives for 6 to 12 July 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Louise Herron
  • Kya Blondin
  • Jessica Alice
  • Margo Adler
  • Emma-Kate Wilson
  • Dr Diana Carroll

Institutions

  • Sydney Opera House
  • State Library Victoria
  • ArtsHub
  • Three Triple R FM
  • Melbourne Queer Film Festival
  • Melbourne Fringe Festival
  • Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
  • Green Room Awards Association
  • REMIX Summit Sydney
  • University of Sydney
  • Byron Writers Festival
  • NIDA
  • Beaker Street Festival
  • PIAZZA

Locations

  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Melbourne
  • Lyon
  • Hobart

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