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David Devan -- Managing Director
David B. Devan joined the Opera Company of Philadelphia in January 2006 after an extensive North American search for the Company's first Managing Director, charged with overseeing the strategic planning, development, marketing, and community programs departments.
Mr. Devan came to Philadelphia from Pacific Opera Victoria, where he held the position of Executive Director from 1997 through 2005. During his tenure at Pacific Opera Victoria the company's budget increased by 150%. His accomplishments include maintaining accumulated surpluses and increasing the company's annual giving more than threefold; establishing a successful endowment campaign strategy; and achieving strong subscription sales while pursuing an artistically-innovating program.
Prior to his work with Pacific Opera Victoria, Mr. Devan spent four years as the Director of Marketing and Development for Opera Ontario; worked as the Performing Arts Marketing Head for the Harbourfront Centre; and served for three seasons as Marketing Director for the Canadian Opera Company.
He served on the Board of Directors for Opera America and as Chairman of the Board for Opera CA (Canada), the national associations for opera companies. He has also previously held leadership positions with the Pro Art Alliance of Greater Victoria, and Arts Action BC, two groups focused on advocacy and government funding for the arts. A native of Canada, Mr. Devan attended Brock University in Ontario and Stanford's University's Graduate School of Business Executive Program.
In his short time with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, Mr. Devan has led the Company to a record number of new subscribers in the 2006-2007 Season and a 4% increase in total contributed income. He is an active member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and for Philadelphia's Academy of Vocal Arts, and has led new collaborative initiatives with a number of important community partners over the last year, including the Curtis Institute of Music, WHYY TV12-91FM, the Art Sanctuary, and the School District of Philadelphia.
