ASSOCIATION LEADER: Jahn finds right mix at chemical group
- July 10, 2020 |
- WILLIAM EHART
Veteran leader has huge staff at ACC but stays approachable with ‘listen first' style Jahn Chris Jahn says association executives need to play to their strengths and leverage prior experiences. With more than a decade running trade associations in the chemical or related industries, Jahn felt qualified to win the CEO spot at the American Chemistry Council eight months ago. He knows not every job in Washington, D.C., is in his wheelhouse. Still, management smarts such as his are critical now more than ever for association CEOs as the COVID-19 pandemic rocks the economy and the business models of many groups. So it was fortuitous that Jahn took the road less traveled in the… Read More