Today the Dallas Symphony Orchestra issued a release announcing that Bill Lively resigned his position as president and CEO of the DSO due to health reasons.
According to the prepared statement, Bill said:
“Based on strong recommendations over the past few weeks from my physician, I have made this precautionary decision and will devote significant time this summer to rest and recuperation,” said Lively.
“I entered into this position with a full heart and intention to stay long-term as president, but it became quickly apparent that my health concerns would not allow me to fulfill these obligations,” he continued. “It has been a privilege to work with Jaap van Zweden, the musicians, and the Dallas Symphony board and staff in the process of identifying and strategizing the immense opportunities this organization has in front of it. I sincerely regret that I need to leave this role prematurely.”
Bill, who among other things, headed up the fundraising campaign for the AT&T Performing Arts Center and the North Texas Super Bowl Committee.
At this time no replacement has been named.
May Bill’s health issues be resolved very soon.
(The full release follows the jump.)
Bill Lively Steps Down as President of the Dallas Symphony
Leader cites health concerns for his departure
DALLAS, April 29, 2011 – The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announced today that Bill Lively will step down at the end of the month as the organization’s president and CEO—a position he has held part-time since April 1.
“Based on strong recommendations over the past few weeks from my physician, I have made this precautionary decision and will devote significant time this summer to rest and recuperation,” said Lively.
“I entered into this position with a full heart and intention to stay long-term as president, but it became quickly apparent that my health concerns would not allow me to fulfill these obligations,” he continued. “It has been a privilege to work with Jaap van Zweden, the musicians, and the Dallas Symphony board and staff in the process of identifying and strategizing the immense opportunities this organization has in front of it. I sincerely regret that I need to leave this role prematurely.”
The Dallas Symphony has named no replacement at this time.
“On behalf of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, we understand and respect Bill Lively’s personal decision. We will immediately start the process of identifying interim leadership during this important transition,” said DSO Board Chair Ronald J. Gafford.
Lively will also conclude his part-time commitment with the North Texas Super Bowl Host Committee at the end of May. He was scheduled to begin full-time as president of the Dallas Symphony in June.
D'Andra Simmons says
I will keep Bill and his family in my prayers for a full recovery and rest this summer.