Long serving CEO of Opera Australia, Adrian Collette, has announced he will be leaving the company at the end of the year to take up the role of Executive Director, Engagement and Partnerships with the University of Melbourne.

 

“'It has been a privilege to lead Australia’s major performing arts company for nearly sixteen years and my respect and affection for it, its people and all those who support it are as strong as ever,” Mr Collette said.

 

Opera Australia's Chairman, Ziggy Switkowski, said: “I congratulate and thank Adrian on his long and productive leadership of Opera Australia. We are sorry to see him go, but I have great confidence in the strong artistic and executive leadership he has put in place. Mr Collette will always be thought of as a member of the Opera Australia family and we look forward to some sort of continuing relationship. "

 

Opera Australia’s board said it will Mr Collette’s remaining time with the company ensure the company has the best possible succussion structure.