Producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected president of the movie academy, bringing deep industry ties and awards experience to the top leadership role.

Veteran producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Taylor will succeed Janet Yang in the role, presiding over the organization that puts on the Oscars, film academy CEO Bill Kramer said Thursday.

A Star Is Born' Oscar nominated Producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences