Transition experts highlight best practices surrounding the changing roles and responsibilities for a top association executive on the way out. Gary LaBranche told his board of directors about his departure five weeks before starting as CEO of the Association for Corporate Growth. When the Association Forum of Chicagoland board learned of LaBranche’s new contract, a previously scheduled retreat allowed them to appoint Chief Operating Officer Pamela Schroeder as interim CEO until a permanent hire is made. “I don’t see any interruption in the delivery of services and value to members,” said LaBranche, who joined ACG this month. “We have a very strong senior staff who know… Read More