Oregon Symphony Names Paul Snyder President and Chief Executive Officer

Paul Snyder, President and CEO, Oregon Symphony • Photo Credit: Oregon Symphony

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PORTLAND, Ore., November 21, 2025 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Arts organization the Oregon Symphony has named Paul Snyder as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Snyder had been serving as Interim President and CEO since July 2025.

In his new role, Snyder will oversee the artistic, financial, and administrative operations of the organization. According to the organization, he will work in collaboration with Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr to support the Symphony’s artistic direction and long-term goals. Snyder previously served on the Oregon Symphony Board of Directors and in 2025 led a strategic planning process that involved board members, musicians, staff, and other stakeholders in developing the organization’s long-term plan.

“Paul impressed the board with his focus in driving the Strategic Plan, translating vision into tangible steps toward building financial resilience, expanding our audience, and strengthening connections with our community. He brings a genuine passion for revitalizing Portland and a working knowledge of its civic ecosystem. During his interim tenure, he has earned widespread confidence and respect, and we are thrilled to have him as our next President and CEO,” said Board Chair Courtney Angeli.

“The business side of the arts is changing rapidly, and we must continue to evolve to attract new audiences and contribute to the vitality of the surrounding community. I look forward to continued innovation at the Symphony that will ensure its relevancy into the future, while honoring its 129-year history. That is all possible because of the high caliber of our talented and hard-working musicians, the quality and boldness of our programming, and the inspiring alignment between the musicians, staff, and board,” said Snyder.

Snyder moved to Portland in 2019 to serve as Executive Vice President of Stewardship at the Tillamook County Creamery Association, where he worked in areas including government relations, public affairs, and corporate communications. His earlier experience includes serving as Global Vice President – Corporate Responsibility at InterContinental Hotels Group. He has also held leadership roles on the boards of the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Symphony, and the Portland Opera.

Snyder earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Lawrence University and an MBA from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management.

For more information, visit www.orsymphony.org.

Source: Oregon Symphony