Excellence, Integrity + Impact Presidents/CEOs/Executive Directors Our understanding of the power of exceptional leadership drives our success in recruiting transformational presidents, CEOs, and executive directors across the civic sector. Our UnderstandingThrough thousands of searches for accomplished, innovative leaders, we have built a standard of excellence and a legacy of partnership with our clients.Uniting an organization under a shared purpose, seizing opportunities, and overcoming challenges requires presidents, CEOs, and executive directors to possess a broad set of skills and the insights that come with experience. Financial management skills are critical and inseparable from a leader’s capacity to establish and execute a powerful strategic vision. Social consciousness and emotional intelligence are key to engaging effectively on issues of equity and justice as national conversations call on organizations and institutions across all sectors to work toward a more inclusive society. A sophisticated understanding of how best to communicate with and inspire one’s community is essential in a world of rapid technological change. Our NetworksIsaacson, Miller’s networks, relationships, and commitment to a rigorous, thorough, and bias-free search process provide the foundation for successful partnerships to recruit the finest leaders for our clients. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All Lincoln Center Theater Artistic Director Lear deBessonet Read More University of Michigan - Ann Arbor President Santa J. Ono, PhD Read More Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center President Viviana Abreu-Hernández, PhD Read More Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund President & Chief Executive Officer Andrea Cristina Mercado Read More The Loomis Chaffee School Head of School Jody Reilly Soja Read More New York University President Linda G. Mills, JD, LCSW, PhD Read More Massachusetts Port Authority Chief Executive Officer Richard Davey Read More Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund President & Chief Executive Officer Andrea Cristina Mercado Read More Howard University President Ben Vinson III, PhD Read More The Accelerated Schools Chief Executive Officer Jesse Melgares Read More Bates College President Garry Jenkins, JD Read More Northside Center for Child Development President & Chief Executive Officer Vikki Pryor, JD Read More Folger Shakespeare Library Director Farah Karim-Cooper, PhD Read More Occidental College President Tom Stritikus, PhD Read More Previous Next Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 40+ Years of Experience + Results We understand the characteristics that define visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders capable of guiding our clients to a successful future. 9400+ Searches We have conducted thousands of leadership searches across the civic sector. 55% Women placements In 2023, 55% of our placements identified as women. 37% POC placements In 2023, 37% of our placements were people of color. How to think differently Insights View All In the News Anyone Want to Be a College President? There Are (Many) Openings Isaacson, Miller Chair John Isaacson recently spoke with The New York Times about the complexity and significance of selecting a university president today. In the News Demanding Times for System Heads The Chronicle of Higher Education article, Demanding Times for System Heads, by Lee Gardner, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller Founder and Chair of the Board, John Isaacson on the challenging nature of the current landscape for public university system heads. In the News No Longer Lonely at the Top: A Growing Number of Nonprofits Hire Co-CEOs The Chronicle of Philanthropy article No Longer Lonely at the Top: A Growing Number of Nonprofits Hire Co-CEOs, by Ben Gose, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller President and CEO Ericka Miller on how hiring the best single candidate and building a strong executive team helps ensure that all expectations are met.
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund President & Chief Executive Officer Andrea Cristina Mercado Read More
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund President & Chief Executive Officer Andrea Cristina Mercado Read More
In the News Anyone Want to Be a College President? There Are (Many) Openings Isaacson, Miller Chair John Isaacson recently spoke with The New York Times about the complexity and significance of selecting a university president today.
In the News Demanding Times for System Heads The Chronicle of Higher Education article, Demanding Times for System Heads, by Lee Gardner, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller Founder and Chair of the Board, John Isaacson on the challenging nature of the current landscape for public university system heads.
In the News No Longer Lonely at the Top: A Growing Number of Nonprofits Hire Co-CEOs The Chronicle of Philanthropy article No Longer Lonely at the Top: A Growing Number of Nonprofits Hire Co-CEOs, by Ben Gose, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller President and CEO Ericka Miller on how hiring the best single candidate and building a strong executive team helps ensure that all expectations are met.
