Question: How has the trade association CEO role changed and what specific skill set are boards now seeking as they choose new leaders? Leslie HortumManaging DirectorWashington officeSpencer Stuart Gone are the days when golf outings, lavish receptions and sightseeing tours often stretched a trade association’s annual meeting into a weeklong event. While networking with peers is still valued and is one of the primary reasons business executives join a trade association, today’s top trade groups have a sharper focus on tackling critical business issues affecting their members and on influencing public policy. As a result, the profile of the association leader has… Read More