Joana Vicente, the CEO of the Sundance Institute and former Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) co-head, has announced her resignation "after two-and-a-half inspiring years." Her tenure, which began in 2021 after leaving TIFF, saw her navigate the organization through pandemic-affected festivals in both Toronto and Park City. Vicente cited the desire to seek "a new chapter" in her life as the reason for her departure. The Sundance Institute's board of trustees has named Amanda Kelso, a former Instagram executive and current Sundance Institute trustee, as the acting CEO. Kelso's focus will be on the long-term sustainability of the institute. Vicente's resignation and Kelso's appointment have been described as a surprising leadership shakeup.
https://t.co/z2lSvD3hou Sundance snow crash: "Joana Vicente, who joined Sundance Institute from the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021, will be replaced by acting CEO and institute board member Amanda Kelso."
Joana Vicente is stepping down as the CEO of the Sundance Institute, the nonprofit behind the annual Sundance Film Festival, after two and a half years. https://t.co/J4MOtOd0qp
Sundance Institute’s board of trustees has announced board member Amanda Kelso as acting CEO. https://t.co/UpRJIUEb8N
Sundance Institute Acting CEO Focused on 'Long Term Sustainability' https://t.co/RBv639i7Hq
In surprise leadership shakeup, Sundance Institute CEO steps down after 2.5 years https://t.co/jzmaaIXj78
Sundance Institute’s New Acting CEO Will Focus on ‘Long Term Sustainability’ https://t.co/7mYOmCnilN
Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente to Step Down https://t.co/BQka8SaDrE
Former #TIFF co-head 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 is stepping down as #Sundance Institute CEO, after having weathered pandemic festivals in Toronto and Park City. She seeks “a new chapter” in her life. Sundance Institute trustee Amanda Kelso has been appointed acting CEO. #film https://t.co/3ZEQE2S02T
Surprising news! Joana Vicente steps down as Sundance Institute CEO. Read her letter here. https://t.co/wSBBFQt25n
Joana Vicente to step down as Sundance Institute CEO https://t.co/5uRivNXnUt
Sundance shocker: Joana Vicente has stepped down as CEO of the Sundance Institute "after two-and-a-half inspiring years," she said in a statement. https://t.co/IErcwIagxX
The Sundance Institute announced on Friday that Joana Vicente will be stepping down as CEO, with Amanda Kelso to lead the organization as Acting CEO https://t.co/UgHRYs8EEp
Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente to Step Down After Less Than Three Years in Role https://t.co/sAoFe4Pi1V
Sundance Shocker: Joana Vicente Resigns as CEO; Former Instagram Exec Amanda Kelso Named Acting Leader https://t.co/CgHlML1UJM
Sundance Institute CEO Joana Vicente Stepping Down https://t.co/8t3CkEcQPn