The Board of Directors of the USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) has appointed Daniel Pozzebon as Executive Director, effective October 19, 2026.
An accomplished arts administrator and production leader with more than two decades of experience in the performing arts, Pozzebon will oversee the USAIHC's operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth as the organization expands its international impact and advances its mission of celebrating and supporting the world's most promising young harpists.
Pozzebon brings extensive experience in arts administration, venue management, and large-scale event production. Most recently, he served as Convention Director for the National Flute Association, where he directed annual conventions that brought together thousands of attendees, hundreds of performances, and exhibitors from across the music industry in major cities throughout the United States.
Throughout his career, Pozzebon has worked closely with artists, educators, presenters, and arts organizations to create opportunities for artistic excellence and meaningful audience engagement. Prior to his work with the National Flute Association, he held leadership positions at Ball State University's Emens Auditorium and Pruis Hall and spent more than a decade at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
"Daniel understands both the artistic and operational sides of major cultural organizations," said Barbara W. Lepke-Sims, President of the USAIHC Board of Directors. "His experience leading complex events, building strong partnerships, and supporting artists makes him exceptionally well-suited to guide the USA International Harp Competition into its next chapter. We are delighted to welcome him to the USAIHC community."
Pozzebon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidade São Francisco, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Chapman University, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
"I am deeply honored to join the USA International Harp Competition," said Pozzebon. "The USAIHC occupies a distinguished place on the global cultural stage, celebrating extraordinary musicianship and inspiring the next generation of harpists. I look forward to working alongside the board, artists, donors, volunteers, and the international harp community to strengthen the competition's global impact and build upon its remarkable legacy of artistic excellence."
As the organization prepares for the 2027 USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest and the 2028 USA International Harp Competition, Pozzebon's leadership will help advance the organization's mission to inspire, promote, and sustain artistic excellence while fostering a broader appreciation of the harp and its repertoire.
