As the national office of the American Red Cross embarks on their fourth CEO search in nine years, the $5.8 billion charity is facing a $200 million plus budget shortfall and potential staff reductions. The Red Cross again retained executive recruitment firm Heidrick & Struggles to replace recently deposed CEO Mark Everson. The search is in its beginning phase. “We need someone who’s familiar with running a large organization,” said Suzy C. DeFrancis, chief public affairs officer for the Red Cross. “I think it needs to be someone who can be effective internally with our network of chapters and employees but also outwardly to the public because this is a very visible… Read More