Gary Ginstling is an American music executive and a former President and CEO of the New York Philharmonic.

I don’t think there was an awareness that a career in the arts was something worth considering.”[6] Prior to joining the New York Philharmonic, Ginstling was executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in Washington, D.C. beginning in August 2017.

[5] While at the NSO, Ginstling developed new ways of reaching audiences, driving up ticket sales, subscriptions and donations.

[9] Ginstling spent 12 years performing as a clarinet player with the New West Symphony before moving into academia.

[1] On July 11, 2024, Ginstling resigned as CEO of the New York Philharmonic amidst controversy from its performers for labor disputes.