February 18, 2021 Gail Samuel made history Wednesday as the first woman named as president and CEO of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the organization’s 140-year existence. As the Julian and Eunice Cohen President and CEO of the BSO, Samuel will lead the Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and Tanglewood, according to a press release. Samuel, who will begin her new role on June 21, currently serves as the chief operating officer of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and president of the Hollywood Bowl. She has three decades of experience in orchestra management. During her tenure, Samuel transf...