Meet Berklee's Next President

Dear Berklee community,

I am inviting you to watch a short conversation between Berklee’s next president, Jim Lucchese, and Sean Skeete, dean of the Professional Performance Division and member of the Presidential Search Committee. In the video, Jim talks about his deep ties to Berklee, his passion for music and the performing arts, and his dedication to preparing our students for successful careers and helping artists live creative lives on their own terms.

Jim also discusses what drew him to this exciting opportunity and his plans for the months ahead, emphasizing his commitment to learning from the Berklee community and ensuring that every voice has the chance to be heard.

This conversation is a great opportunity to get to know Jim better as he embarks on this new journey with us. I hope you will take a moment to view it, and that you will join us in welcoming Jim to Berklee.

Sincerely,

Martin J. Mannion
Chair, Berklee Board of Trustees