President and Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Trustees of the Computer History Museum (CHM) seeks a dynamic, visionary, and results-driven leader to serve as the institution’s next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition to telling the stories of computing history and its transformative impacts on society, CHM equally brings a forward-looking perspective and aims to be a torchbearer for decoding technology’s complexities. The CEO will boldly own and execute a strategic plan that engages broader audiences, ambitiously fundraise to support initiatives that decode technology, and communicate the lessons of history to that audience.

The Computer History Museum is the leading institution examining computing’s ongoing impact on our world. From the heart of Silicon Valley, CHM is uniquely positioned to cull the key lessons of the past and through research, exhibits, events, and an incomparable collection of computing artifacts, help create digital citizens with the knowledge and understanding to make the choices that will shape a better future. For more than 40 years, CHM has collected the technologies and captured the stories of the visionaries, disruptors, and pioneers of the computing revolution, welcoming 100,000 annual visitors. More recently, CHM has expanded its reach to digital audiences beyond the walls of the museum with over 25 million social media impressions in the last fiscal year. As artificial intelligence redefines what it means to be human, and as our world grapples with many complex, technology-driven issues, CHM’s mission, reputation, and ambitious goals position it as a key institution to shape a better future.

With an unparalleled collection, highly relevant physical location, dedicated board and staff, and critical mission, CHM is primed to enter its next chapter of cultivating and educating everyone, everywhere. The CEO will join a passionate and energized community as it strives to expand its audience and develop world-class exhibits and programs. The CEO will be a highly visible leader, spearheading the convening of critical dialogues on technology’s role in society. In doing so, the CEO will be expected to address the following key opportunities and challenges:

•    Build upon the current strategic vision and lead the organization to its next generation of influence and impact.

•    Engage an expansive, inclusive community of visitors, locally and globally. 

•    Fundraise and steward institutional resources in support of CHM’s many ambitions.

•    Advance and enhance CHM’s operations to bring its stories to life even more vividly, attracting diverse audiences.

•    Partner with the Board to support CHM’s continued growth and development.

The salary range for this position is between $400,000 and $500,000 annually. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The Computer History Museum is located in Mountain View, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley – the global epicenter of technology innovation, renowned for its vibrant startup culture, world-class research institutions, and leading tech companies. Nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley offers a unique blend of urban amenities, stunning natural beauty, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Courtney Wilk-Mandel is leading this search with Evan Layne and Cara Meyers.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Museum will recruit, hire, train, promote and employ all persons without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status, family status, political belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.