Executive will lead association into its next chapter of growth and impact
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (Nov 22, 2024) – Following the recent announcement of the potential sale (pending regulatory approval) of the CompTIA brand and its certification and training products to a private equity partnership, the association is today launching an industry-wide, internal and external, search for a new CEO, the appointment of which is contingent on the sale being approved and completed.
The individual selected would succeed Todd Thibodeaux, current president and CEO, who will be departing (pending finalization of the sale), to head the newly formed for-profit certification and training company owned by the private equity buyers.
"This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to grow the association from a strong base of programs and engagement to become a truly indispensable, broad-based resource for the global IT channel. A reimagined model for the association will deliver even more impactful programs with a much greater focus,” said Scott Barlow, Vice Chair of the Association Board and Chair of the CEO Search Committee.
Barlow, Global VP MSP and Cloud Alliances, Sophos, is joined on the search committee by fellow board members Toni Clayton-Hine, CMO, EY, and Jason Magee, formerly CEO of ConnectWise, representing the perspective of the broader member community on the committee is former Member of the Year John Tippett, Chief Operating Officer, Cytracom. The search will be administered by Association Strategies, Inc., of Alexandria, VA.
Ideal candidates will have the following vital characteristics:
Proven ability to lead and drive consensus
Global perspective and curiosity
Ability to create consistent, sustainable visions and strategies for engagement
Strongly motivational and outstanding communicator
Bias toward outreach and building relationships
Capacity to turn complex challenges into simple strategies
Awareness of how to maintain momentum toward outcomes
Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment
Experience with charitable giving and philanthropy
Those interested in applying should visit the following link to submit an initial application: https://www.assnstrategies.com/active-searches/
The Association is the leading global, vendor-neutral and non-profit technology organization for MSPs, vendors, distributors, and other companies serving the technology ecosystem. Its members are a trusted group of industry peers who have access to exclusive tools and resources needed to build a thriving business and contribute to the growth of the IT channel.
Earlier this month the Association received the prestigious IT Nation Torch Award as Community of the Year by the IT Nation, a global community of peers, thought leaders and experts dedicated to elevating the IT ecosystem to new heights. The award recognized the Association’s outstanding collaboration, engagement, and support for its members and the broader IT industry through knowledge-sharing, networking and professional growth.
About the Global Technology Industry Association
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral 501(c)(6) non-profit connecting the worldwide community of companies in the IT channel. The association’s mission is to help its members build secure, sustainable, profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape by providing resources, networking opportunities and industry standards. Internationally, GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals from more than 2,000 MSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors, and other organizations serving the IT channel. For more information, visit gtia.org.
Special note: GTIA was previously known as the CompTIA Community.
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