Biz news; Opus3 names Foster’s successors

V-P Robert Berretta is to be managing director and Benjamin Maimin COO and director of strategic initiatives in the artist agency when David Foster retired in the New Year.

The agency is now owned by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Jonathan Brill will remain a V-P.

And some real change: Berretta and Maimin announced the formation of a participatory advisory council to recommend initiatives regarding more inclusive staffing and artist rosters, audience development, and community engagement. The council will be led by Associate Manager Leiwei Jiang, Artist Manager Scott Mello, and Vice President and Director of Classical Booking Sarah Pelch in tandem with the SFCM Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jason Hainsworth.