Profile: Jim Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization
August 17, 2006 From embryonic stem cell research debates to advocacy for biotech foods and crops, BIO has been on the front line of legislative battles and in national headlines as one of the fastest-growing industries in the country.
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Kiwanis Intl Selects CEO/Executive Director Rob Parker has been named chief executive officer/executive director of volunteer organization Kiwanis International. Parker will take over as CEO/executive director of the Indianapolis, Ind.-based organization. Parker brings more than 25 years of nonprofit experience to his new role. He most recently served as president of the Atlanta, Ga.-based IMPACT Group, an executive coaching and organizational development
Read MoreNews: August 9, 2006
California Medical Association CEO Search Begins The search has begun to replace outgoing chief executive officer Jack Lewin, M.D. at the California Medical Association. Lewin was named chief executive officer at the American College of Cardiology in June and will make the transition to ACC in the fall. The 125 staff, Sacramento, Ca.-based CMA has formed a search committee and will accept candidate applications through Aug. 25,
Read MoreAmerican Bar Association Names Executive Director and Board President
At its annual conference in Hawaii, the American Bar Association introduced its new board president as well as the new executive director/CSO. The ABA named retired Rear Admiral, lawyer, and current executive director of the Institute of International Container Lessors, Henry F. White Jr., as its new executive director/CSO, ending a year-long search.
Read MoreExit Interview: Ed Able
After serving for 20 years at American Association of Museums, Ed Able stepped down on Aug. 1, 2006 to pursue other opportunities. Able spoke to CEO Update about his tenure at AAM and advice he has for aspiring execs and his successor. Looking back at your tenure at AAM, what do you think your mark will be on the organization?
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