Vincente F. Milianti

Vincente F. Milianti is Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer of Lyric Opera of Chicago, where he provides executive leadership for the company’s financial strategy, operations, and long-range planning. In this role, he oversees budgeting, financial reporting, capital and operating resource management and allocation, and enterprise-wide operational, technical and production elements, aligning the initiatives that support Lyric’s artistic and institutional objectives. He partners closely with the General Director, President and CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to ensure the organization’s financial sustainability and operational effectiveness as one of the nation’s premier opera companies.

Prior to joining Lyric Opera, Mr. Milianti held senior finance and planning roles at DePaul University, where he was responsible for institutional budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning for a complex academic enterprise. His work there focused on aligning financial resources with academic priorities, strengthening long-term financial modeling, and enhancing decision-support tools for university leadership.

Mr. Milianti’s expertise spans nonprofit financial management, governance, and operational strategy. He has been recognized nationally for his leadership in the sector through his appointment to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee, where he contributes to the development and implementation of accounting and reporting standards affecting nonprofit organizations across the United States.

He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and bachelor’s degree from DePaul University. Based in the Chicagoland area, Mr. Milianti is an advocate for the performing arts and for strong financial stewardship in mission-driven institutions.