Louise Herron to Step Down as Sydney Opera House CEO
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