English National Opera selects interim Chief Executive

English National Opera’s (ENO) Director of Strategy and Engagement JENNY MOLLICA will step up and become interim Chief Executive from September.

She will succeed STUART MURPHY, who announced his departure in October, shortly before ENO was removed from Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio.

Since the funding cut, Mollica has been responsible for leading ENO’s transition and business planning while the company has continued negotiations with ACE. 

“We are all enormously reassured that as we enter a period of change, Jenny will provide continuity for the whole organisation whilst remaining true to ENO’s ethos that high-quality music should be available to everyone,” Music Director MARTYN BRABBINS commented.

Mollica added: “ENO’s future remains full of exciting possibilities and I am confident that as a company we will continue to evolve, adapt and thrive long into the future. 

“The ENO has deep roots in creating daring, accessible and world class opera for everyone – pushing the boundaries of the art form, nurturing talent and widening access and engagement for audiences across the country. 

“This remains core to our mission as we ready ourselves for a new chapter ahead.”

A recruitment for a permanent chief executive will commence in autumn.