Elaine Marguirite Padmore (born 1947) is a British opera administrator, broadcaster, and author. From 2000 until her retirement in 2011, she was Director of Opera at London's Royal Opera House. She was awarded an OBE in the 2012 Birthday Honours ListShipman, Chris (16 June 2012). "Honours for David McVicar, Elaine Padmore and Gareth Malone". Royal Opera House. Retrieved 8 November 2017.The Times (3 February 2011). "Happy Birthday: Elaine Padmore, 64". Retrieved 8 November 2017.
