Executive Search GM and CEO Services

The Vendor is required to provide executive search general manager and chief executive officer (“GM/CEO”) will be leaving their position at the expiration of their employment agreement in May of 2027.
- Research and context understanding
• Conduct thorough background research using internal and external resources to understand the agency and the board’s political environments, key constituencies, financial outlook, and strategic opportunities to develop an appreciation for the challenges and opportunities for the next GM/CEO.
- Project mobilization, search governance, and structure
1. Search governance structure:
• In consultation with the board leadership, officer, and board EM, establish a search committee comprised of the board chair and performance committee chair and appropriate staff.
2. Candidate review process and timeline:
• Recommend to the board options for candidate review processes and reach consensus with the board on the process and timeline to review and narrow the candidate pool.
• This process should identify who is responsible for each stage of the candidate funnel and selection process, detail potential opportunities for internal and external stakeholder engagement and establish a clear understanding of when the full board would be engaged.
- National search strategy and sourcing
1. Branding and collateral:
• Develop candidate brief and public posting materials leveraging district mission, vision, current strategic plan and near-term objectives
2. Recruitment channels:
• Be inclusive of but not limited to the following transit-focused networks: American public transportation association (APTA), conference of minority transportation officials (COMTO), Latinos in transit (LIT), women’s transportation seminar (WTS), the ENO center for transportation (ENO).
• For transit-adjacent and general resources leverage the following in addition to other resources firm may suggest: LinkedIn; public-sector leadership platforms; targeted industry publications; diversity networks.
3. Proactive strategic sourcing and marketing:
• Conduct direct proactive outreach to passive candidates, referrals, and sector influencers, and develop and place local and national advertisements to enhance search efforts.
4. Diversity equity inclusion belonging (DEIB) focus:
• Ensure inclusive language is used in search materials; conduct outreach to a broad array of potential candidates to promote a diverse candidate pool; and utilize equitable selection methods.