Gail Samuel is the new executive director. (photo courtesy of L A Philharmonic)

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association president and CEO Deborah Borda and Music Director Gustavo Dudamel have announced the promotions of Gail Samuel to the position of executive director and Chad Smith to the position of COO.

In addition to continuing to oversee Hollywood Bowl operations, jazz, world music, orchestral pops and pop/rock programming by the association, public relations and community affairs, Samuel will now also oversee marketing and human resources. Samuel will be a key liaison to the county of Los Angeles, and while Borda is on sabbatical in the fall of 2015, Samuel will serve as acting president and CEO. In Smith’s new post, in addition to continuing to oversee artistic planning and education, he will also supervise the orchestra, operations, concert production, recorded media and the centennial celebration planning.

“As we approach the centennial of the LA Phil it is timely to look to the future and determine how to most effectively deploy the major talents of our administrative leaders for a vibrant institution,” Borda said. “It gives me great pleasure to recognize two of the brightest stars in the orchestra field today. Both Samuel and Smith have demonstrated track records of significant achievement and creativity. Gustavo and I are delighted to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to the continued accomplishments of our LA Phil team.”