[Chapter-delegates] CEO Succession at ISOC

[Veni Markovski]

Hi, Gonzalo.
We should all say "thank you" to Kathy for her service -- as ordinary
ISOC members, and people, who may have met Kathy at events around the
world.
...
As chapter leaders, perhaps you could tell us how we could be of help in
the search process? E.g., are you looking for Americans only, or you
would expand the search to include people from around the world? Do you
want us to spread the word in our chapters? Do you expect that the
candidate should have some experience in the non-profit sector (e.g.
running similar NGOs?), etc., etc.


Thanks.

On 11/30/17 02:47, Gonzalo Camarillo wrote:
> Hi,
>
> you will by now have heard that Kathy Brown, ISOC's CEO, has informed
> the board that she will not seek another extension of her contract,
> which will end at the end of 2018.
>
> Before I discuss the search and selection process ahead of us, on
> behalf of the whole board I want to express our gratitude to Kathy for
> the strong leadership and commitment she has shown in taking ISOC
> forward. Kathy has worked tirelessly in the interests of the
> organization, always putting her job before herself. The changes she
> has brought about have been both deep and wide-ranging, and she has
> succeeded in readying the organization for the many challenges and
> opportunities that lie ahead.
>
> While the board would have been happy for Kathy to continue as CEO for
> a further term, we also understand and respect the decision that she
> has taken to dedicate time to her family. When the time comes, I hope
> you will all join me in wishing Kathy the very best in her life after
> ISOC.
>
> During the process of searching for and selecting a new CEO,
> operational continuity in the organization will be a key priority. The
> board has just approved the 2018 Action Plan, which provides clear
> direction for ISOC for the coming year. The organization will focus on
> the execution of the plan during the whole CEO succession process.
> Kathy will remain fully engaged and committed to that work until the
> conclusion of the process.
>
> As background, we will not be starting the CEO succession process from
> scratch.  Last year, the board decided that ISOC needed to have a CEO
> Succession Plan in place at all times.  Developing such a plan was one
> of the focus areas for the board this year. The material we developed
> in that context will naturally be used in the current succession
> process.  In addition, Kathy has always taken the development of her
> staff very seriously. Since Kathy has worked with her staff to improve
> their leadership skills and competences, the board will consider both
> external and internal candidates for the CEO position.
>
> The next step for the board is to form a CEO Search Committee.  Based
> on the CEO Succession Plan material mentioned earlier, the committee
> will develop a time plan, job description, channels to distribute the
> call, a process to short-list candidates, all leading to selection of
> an excellent new CEO who can take over as Kathy departs. In the mean
> time, if you have any input, please let us know by sending an email
> to:
>
>   ceo-succession at elists.isoc.org
>
> Emails sent to the address above will be treated as confidential
> within the ISOC board.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Gonzalo Camarillo (for the board)
> Chair - ISOC Board of Trustees
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