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Seattle Symphony Names Jeremy Rothman as New CEO

institutional · 2026-05-28

Jeremy Rothman, artistic administrator at the Philadelphia Orchestra for 18 seasons, has been appointed CEO of the Seattle Symphony. He will begin on September 1, succeeding Krishna Thiagarajan, who left last year after a contentious tenure. Rothman brings extensive experience in orchestral management to the role.

Key facts

  • Jeremy Rothman appointed CEO of Seattle Symphony
  • Rothman served 18 seasons as artistic administrator at Philadelphia Orchestra
  • Start date: September 1
  • Predecessor: Krishna Thiagarajan
  • Thiagarajan departed last year after stormy tenure

Entities

Institutions

  • Seattle Symphony
  • Philadelphia Orchestra
  • The Seattle Times

Locations

  • Seattle
  • Philadelphia

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