Competition Heats up for High-Profile Association Searches
If you are vying for a top spot in an association or nonprofit, chances are high that youll be facing an executive recruiter before ever sitting down with a search committee. Overall, 38 percent of CEO searches are handled by a retained recruiting firm, and that number jumps substantially to 70 percent when the organizations budget is over $10 million.
Read MoreProfile: Gov. John Engler, Natl Assn of Manufacturers
CEO Update spoke with former Michigan Governor John Engler about his views on associations, lobbying, and his transition from an elected official to an association CEO. Q: Prior to coming to NAM, you had a long and distinguished career in politics. What attracted you to NAM?
Read MoreProfile: Susan Neely, American Beverage Association
Susan Neely, former Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security, returned to the association field 2005 to lead the American Beverage Association. Neely talks to CEO Update about her career path, choices, and transition back into the world of associations.
Read MoreCounsel in Your Corner
Joe Schuler Executives say hiring counsel to review prospective employment contracts is a no-brainer. Others say: Forget counsel and the contract, too. As written deals become common, and executives ponder clauses tied to CEO performance or protections against scandal, counsel could move tableside. But not just yet. We want private counselors, not negotiators, CEOs say, when it comes to hiring a lawyer to iron out employment contracts.
Read MoreExecutive Employment Agreements
By David Goch and James Zaniello It is often said that the law is not static, nor does it exist in a vacuum; that is no more obvious than in the area of nonprofit CEO agreements.
Read MoreProfile: Dave K. Rehr, Nat'l Assn of Broadcasters
CEO Update sat down with David K. Rehr, the new President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, to talk about his transition into one of the highest profile jobs in Washington.
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