CEO Departures

Slaw will retire from vascular surgery association 

Kenneth Slaw, executive director of the $15 million-revenue, Rosemont, Illinois-based Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), will retire. SVS has retained Tuft & Associates to lead a national search for his successor. Slaw has led SVS for more than a decade.

“Under Dr. Slaw's leadership, SVS has significantly expanded its reach, strengthened its programs and services and elevated the visibility of vascular surgery,” said SVS Board President Linda Harris, M.D. 

SVS expects to announce its next executive director ahead of the 2027 Vascular Annual Meeting, planned for June 2–5 in San Diego.

Le Manh departs PMI suddenly

The $390 million-revenue Project Management Institute (PMI) announced Sept. 21 that CEO Pierre Le Manh would step down effective Sept. 30. The association appointed Chief Growth Officer Johannes Heinlein interim president and CEO.

Le Manh joined Newtown Square, Pa.-based PMI in September 2022. During his tenure, he led the development and execution of PMI’s current strategy, strengthened its leadership team, expanded its capabilities through acquisitions and partnerships, and positioned PMI for a profession being rapidly transformed by artificial intelligence and a greater focus on project success, the association said in a statement.

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Pierre Le Manh for his leadership and his commitment to PMI,” Board Chair Ike Nwankwo said in a statement. “PMI has a clear strategy, a strong leadership team and significant momentum. Pierre leaves the organization well positioned for the future. Pierre will be missed.”

The PMI board will conduct a search for Le Manh’s successor, with details to come in the months ahead, the group said. 

CEO Arrivals

Cline to lead health and safety group 

The National Association for Environmental, Health and Safety, and Sustainability Management (NAEM) has selected Jason Cline as its new CEO, effective Dec. 2.

Cline currently serves as CEO of SHRM Atlanta. Before joining SHRM Atlanta in 2021, he was CEO of the Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia for five years.

“Jason's experience and collaborative leadership style distinguished him as the right person to lead NAEM into the future,” said Nicole Wilkinson, chair of the NAEM board.

Cline will succeed executive director Carol Singer Neuvelt, who is retiring at the end of this year. 

Staff Departures

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) — Molly O’Connor has left the $26 million-revenue, Urbandale, Iowa-based NPPC, where she led government affairs. She is rejoining OFW Law as a senior policy adviser in the firm’s government relations practice. 

Staff Arrivals 

National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) for Homeland Security and Global Partnerships — Paul Goldenberg will join NSA as executive advisor. He is a law enforcement professional with nearly three decades of experience. Goldenberg previously spent 10 years as a senior advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security and held a senior position within the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. 

United States Council for International Business — Michael Levine is joining the Council as vice president of corporate responsibility and labor affairs. He was most recently vice president and assistant general counsel at the Retail Industry Leaders Association.

National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) — Rayshon Payton has joined the $9 million-revenue, Washington, D.C.-based NVCA as vice president of government affairs. He was most recently general counsel for Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and has worked for the DOJ and the White House.

Animal Health Institute — Rachel Gantz is joining the $6 million-revenue, Washington, D.C.-based Animal Health Institute as vice president of strategic communications and public affairs. She previously worked on communications at EPRI, the National Pork Producers Council, and the Renewable Fuels Association.