Hollywood's most prestigious award show has seen a recent uptick in interest, with nearly 20 million watching the latest ceremony in March. On Thursday, the film group announced Lynette Howell Taylor,

The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has elected Oscar-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its new President, succeeding Janet Yang.

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.