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Joffrey Ballet President and CEO Greg Cameron to step down in 2027 after helping steer financial turnaround

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Joffrey Ballet President and CEO Greg Cameron will step down in December 2027, marking a 15-year tenure that brought more financial stability, the company announced Thursday. A board search committee will select a national firm to find Cameron’s replacement, who is expected to start before the end of 2027. Cameron, 68, said his succession plan has been in the works for three years, and that he is neither retiring nor moving on to lead another organization. But he plans to stay connected in the Chicago arts community while pursuing other interests. “I’m energized,” he told the Sun-Times. “It’s time for me to make room for the next generation of leaders. I've worked in the cultural space in Chicago for 44 years, and over my tenure, I've seen people stay at the party too long. I didn't want to stay at the party too long.” Joffrey President and CEO Greg Cameron oversaw the company’s move from The Auditorium to the Lyric Opera, which has allowed for more ambitious productions, including the