Selecting Your Firm’s Next CEO—Leaders Who Made It Through the Transition

With Brian Burnett, P.E., F.ASCE
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (ET)

Selecting and transitioning to a new chief executive officer is one of the most important decisions a leadership team will ever make. Join Brian Burnett as he talks with leaders from two firms about their experiences with transitioning this top position:

  • Larry Stuber, former CEO of EMC Engineering Services, Inc.
  • Chuck Perry, CEO of EMC Engineering Services, Inc.
  • Cliff Greim, Former CEO of Harriman Architecture, Engineering, and Planning
  • Mark Lee, CEO Harriman Architecture, Engineering, and Planning

In this Podcast, our panelists will discuss how their CEO transition was structured, the criteria for selecting the CEO, and the timing for the key steps in the transition. Guests will share perspectives about what went well during the transition and lessons learned that will help other firms navigate the transition of the firm’s top position.  The characteristics of an “open process,” one that is transparent and open for leaders to apply for the position, will be covered:

  • The Characteristics and Benefits of an Open Process
  • How Candidates are Nominated
  • The Criteria and Process for Selection
  • How the New CEO is Trained for the Position

About Your Presenter:
Former Design firm president and CEO Brian Burnett, P.E., F.ASCE, helps leaders understand and implement best practices for internal leadership and ownership transitions. As a firm senior leader, Brian was responsible for business development, strategic planning, leadership development, and internal transitions for various corporate leader positions.