CEO Departures

Schutt ousted at engineer group

The $82M-revenue SAE International announced CEO David Schutt has been dismissed following a unanimous vote by the board. The decision is the result of a formal investigation that “revealed behaviors and actions inconsistent with the organization’s code of conduct, culture and values,” according to a press release from the group.

“While we respect Dr. Schutt’s long tenure with our organization, we must state unequivocally that behaviors incompatible with our policies and culture will not be tolerated under any circumstances or at any level,” said SAE International President and Chair of the Board Carla Bailo. “We are committed to ensuring business continuity while we search for a new chief executive who will be a champion for our organizations and values.”

Schutt was named CEO of SAE in 2007. Previously, he held roles including chief strategy officer, chief financial officer and director of external affairs for the American Chemical Society.

SAE International President Carla Bailo and Greg Bradley, the group’s chief legal officer, will serve as co-CEOs until Schutt’s successor has been named.

CEO Arrivals

Hoffman takes the helm at waste group

The $6.9M-revenue National Waste and Recycling Association announced the appointment of Michael E. Hoffman as president and CEO, effective June 10. He will succeed Darrell Smith, who left the organization in August 2023 after leading for six years. 

“Hoffman’s background provides a well-rounded skillset ideally suited to lead our association. Coupled with his extensive working knowledge of the industry and his intimate understanding of the challenges facing NWRA members, our board agreed that Michael is the best choice to lead NWRA into the future,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Don Ross.

Hoffman has spent the past nine years at financial services company Stifel, most recently as managing director and group head of diversified industrials. Previously, he worked for investment banking and brokerage firm Wunderlich Securities, Inc. 

He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Widener University and a master’s degree in finance from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Spencer Stuart assisted in the search.

Staff Arrivals

Aluminum Association—Will Brown has been named vice president for government relations and international programs of the $9.9M-revenue Aluminum Association. Most recently, he was senior director of government relations at the U.S. Travel Association, where he spent five years, 

American Bankers Association—Laena Fallon has been promoted from senior advisor to ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols to chief of staff. Prior to joining the $593M-revenue ABA in 2017, Fallon was vice president for communications at the Financial Services Forum.

Corn Refiners Association—Shawna Newsome was named vice president of food policy at $7.7M-revenue CRA. She was previously a consultant for food safety at software developer SAS. Earlier in her career, she was chief of staff for the office of food safety at the United States Department of Agriculture.

National Pest Management Association—Megan Striegel has joined $9.4M-revenue NPMA as director of legislative and regulatory affairs. She was previously government affairs and grassroots engagement manager at RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment).

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America—Catherine Hill has joined $568M-revenue PhRMA as a deputy vice president of public affairs. She previously spent three years at Twitter as part of its corporate communications team. Earlier in her career, she also worked for WeWork and the Brunswick Group.  

Software & Information Industry Association—Tim Childress has been named chief financial officer of $7.7M-revenue SIIA. He was previously executive vice president and chief financial officer of think tank The German Marshall Fund. Earlier in his career, he was chief financial officer of environmental nonprofit Rare.