South Shore Chamber of Commerce Launches Search to Find New President & Chief Executive Officer10/29/2024 Rockland, MA (October 30, 2024) – The Board of Directors of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce has begun the search for the organization’s next President & Chief Executive Officer, retaining Waverly Partners as its executive search firm. Waverly Partners serves chambers and economic development organizations throughout the country and is the preferred provider of executive search services of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Peter Forman, the Chamber’s current CEO is completing his 20th year and the Chamber and plans to leave at the end of the year. The Board is now embarking on a search to identify a new CEO who can lead the Chamber into the future. As the Chamber embarks on this exciting new chapter, the Board has established a search committee led by Joe Gatta, current Chamber Board Chair, along with Jacqueline Collins, Jim Dunphy, Dave Ellis, Renee McInnes, Jenifer Pinkham and Bonnie Simmons. The Committee will work with Waverly Partners to identify qualified local, regional, and national candidates. “Our committee, along with input from Peter and our staff team, has thoughtfully developed a Position Profile with the experience and leadership characteristics of our preferred candidate,” said Gatta. “We are open to executives with backgrounds in chambers of commerce, economic development, business associations, other kinds of nonprofits, private sector or related experience with a commitment to working with our affiliates and partners to advocate for a vibrant business climate and help the South Shore communities thrive.” A Summary of the CEO position is available here. For more information about the search, or to express interest in the position or make a recommendation, please contact Waverly Partners consultant Eric Peterson at [email protected]; all inquiries will be held in confidence. The South Shore Chamber is the South Shore’s largest business association and the third largest chamber in the state. A five-star accredited Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber has been known for its regional advocacy and economic development efforts along with serving small businesses. For more information contact Heather McCall, Marketing & Communications Lead South Shore Chamber of Commerce; Phone: 781.421.3914; E-mail: [email protected]
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11/10/2024 05:35:28 pm
The sharing of this transition marks an important chapter for the Chamber, aiming to enhance its role in supporting the South Shore community.
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