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Guillermo del Toro Joins Academy's Board of Governors
15 Jun
Summary
- Guillermo del Toro elected to the Academy Board of Governors.
- Nine new members join the board for the first time.
- Board composition now includes 27 women and 30 men.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has welcomed nine new members to its esteemed Board of Governors, including acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro, composer Kris Bowers, and producer Fred Berger. These notable figures begin their first terms, representing the Directors, Music, and Producers Branches, respectively.
Joining them as first-time governors are Michael Goi (Cinematographers), Anne Goursaud (Film Editors), Patricia Dehaney (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists), Vic Armstrong and David Leitch (Production and Technology), and Kim Magnusson (Short Films). Several other governors were re-elected, ensuring continuity, while some returned after a hiatus.
The expanded board now comprises 57 elected members. For the 2026-2027 term, the board will consist of 27 women and 30 men, marking a change in gender representation from the prior year. Governors serve three-year terms, with limits on consecutive service and a lifetime maximum of 12 years on the board.