Today, we are announcing a leadership change at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Sandra Jackson-Dumont, the Director and CEO, will be stepping aside as of April 1, 2025. Sandra’s decision to move on from the role was based on the new organizational design to split the current role into two positions. George will be responsible for content direction. Jim Gianopulos, the former chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures, will be assuming the role of CEO for an interim period while we conduct a search for a permanent CEO. Additionally, Jim will have an ongoing role as a Special Advisor to the founders.

Jim is a world-class operations executive with a remarkable track record of success spanning across many decades. We are grateful for Jim’s willingness to take the helm and help guide the institution as we near its completion and opening.

Sandra’s transformative leadership over the past five years has been essential to preparing the museum for its opening. Her dedication to advancing narrative art and realizing our vision has helped lay the groundwork to establish the museum as a vital cultural resource for Los Angeles and a future destination for those who will visit from around the world. Sandra has helped create an institution that will serve and inspire generations to come.

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