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President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Aviation ISAC)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Location: Remote / Global
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel: Up to 30% domestic and international travel
Home Base: United States
Position Summary
The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the senior executive leader of the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Aviation ISAC), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing cyber risk and strengthening resilience across the aviation sector. The organization’s membership comprises 155 members across 41 countries, spanning five continents, demonstrating its extensive global reach and international representation.
The CEO establishes the culture and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the organization's mission, vision, and long-term sustainability. The CEO serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, member organizations, government agencies, industry associations, regulators, and strategic partners. The CEO is responsible for fostering a trusted global community that enables information sharing, knowledge development, stewardship, and partnership across the aviation ecosystem.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Aviation ISAC Core Values
The President & CEO is expected to model and champion Aviation ISAC's five core values in all activities and decisions:
  • Trusted Community
  • Information Sharing
  • Knowledge Development
  • Stewardship
  • Partnership
The CEO is responsible for ensuring these values remain embedded within Aviation ISAC's culture, strategy, operations and execution.


Strategic Leadership
  • Lead the development and execution of Aviation ISAC's strategic plan.
  • Identify and manage emerging opportunities, risks, and trends affecting aviation cybersecurity.
  • Ensure the organization remains the leading trusted authority for global collaboration on aviation cybersecurity.
  • Drive innovation in information sharing, threat intelligence, automation, community engagement, and member services.
  • Seek advice and guidance on strategic priorities and organizational direction from the Board of Directors.
Governance and Board Relations
  • Serve as the principal advisor to the Board of Directors.
  • Support the Board, Executive Committee, and standing committees through effective communication and reporting.
  • Implement Board-approved policies, strategies, and resolutions.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate governance requirements, bylaws, and fiduciary responsibilities.
  • Maintain organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit requirements.
Mission and Industry Leadership
  • Act as the public face and chief spokesperson for Aviation ISAC.
  • Represent the organization before industry groups, conferences, government agencies, regulators, and international bodies.
  • Strengthen Aviation ISAC's role as a trusted voice on aviation cybersecurity and resilience.
  • Promote collaboration among airlines, airports, OEMs, manufacturers, government agencies, and service providers.
  • Advance Aviation ISAC's influence within the global aviation ecosystem.
Membership Growth and Community Engagement
  • Maintain and strengthen Aviation ISAC's trusted community.
  • Establish membership growth and retention strategies.
  • Ensure members receive exceptional value through intelligence products, communities of interest, training, events, and engagement opportunities.
  • Foster collaboration among diverse member segments across the global aviation ecosystem.
Financial Management and Stewardship
  • Ability to oversee and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million.
  • Develop and oversee organizational budgets, forecasts, cash and investments, and financial planning.
  • Must have financial and business acumen, with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, ensure organizational sustainability, prioritize investments, and align resources to strategic outcomes.
  • Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational assets and resources.
  • Monitor financial performance and organizational sustainability.
  • Work with the Treasurer, Audit & Risk Committee, and Board to ensure sound financial governance.
  • Identify and develop sponsorship, partnership, grant, and revenue opportunities consistent with the mission.
Organizational Leadership
  • Provide direct oversight and strategic direction for five key leadership roles: VP Member Success/CISO, VP Global Intelligence, VP Marketing/Event/Sponsors, Office Manager, and Business Development Manager, supporting a organizational workforce of 20 employees.
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing remote workforce.
  • Establish annual goals and performance expectations for senior leaders.
  • Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure organizational practices align with Aviation ISAC's Core Values and Vision.
  • Promote employee development, succession planning, and organizational resilience.
Information Security and Risk Management
  • Ensure effective governance of information security, privacy, and risk management programs.
  • Oversee implementation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of member information and trusted sharing environments.
  • Champion organizational resilience and business continuity planning.
Partnerships and External Relations
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with:
    • Aviation industry stakeholders
    • Government agencies
    • Regulators
    • Sector coordinating councils
    • Research institutions
    • Strategic technology and cybersecurity partners
  • Pursue opportunities that enhance value to members and advance Aviation ISAC's mission.
  • Facilitate collaboration on aviation cybersecurity issues of global significance.
Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic Vision
  • Executive Leadership
  • Board Governance
  • Cybersecurity and Risk Awareness
  • Member and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Financial Acumen
  • Relationship Building
  • Public Speaking and Advocacy
  • Organizational Development
  • Change Leadership
  • Consensus Building
  • Ethical Decision-Making
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience.
  • U.S.-based residency required.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government national security clearance highly desirable.
  • Experience leading nonprofit, association, membership-based, aviation, cybersecurity, intelligence, or critical infrastructure organizations preferred.
  • Familiarity with aviation industry stakeholders, cybersecurity risk management, information sharing communities, and regulatory environments.
  • Demonstrated success working with Boards of Directors and senior executives.
  • Proven ability to build partnerships and influence diverse stakeholders globally.
  • Strong financial management and strategic planning experience.
  • Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
    President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
    Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Aviation ISAC)
    Reports To: Board of Directors
    Location: Remote / Global
    FLSA Status: Exempt
    Travel: Up to 30% domestic and international travel
    Position Summary
    The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the senior executive leader of the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Aviation ISAC), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing cyber risk and strengthening resilience across the aviation sector. The organization’s membership comprises 155 members across 41 countries, spanning five continents, demonstrating its extensive global reach and international representation.
    The CEO establishes the culture and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the organization's mission, vision, and long-term sustainability. The CEO serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, member organizations, government agencies, industry associations, regulators, and strategic partners. The CEO is responsible for fostering a trusted global community that enables information sharing, knowledge development, stewardship, and partnership across the aviation ecosystem.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    Aviation ISAC Core Values
    The President & CEO is expected to model and champion Aviation ISAC's five core values in all activities and decisions:
    • Trusted Community
    • Information Sharing
    • Knowledge Development
    • Stewardship
    • Partnership
    The CEO is responsible for ensuring these values remain embedded within Aviation ISAC's culture, strategy, operations and execution.


    Strategic Leadership
    • Lead the development and execution of Aviation ISAC's strategic plan.
    • Identify and manage emerging opportunities, risks, and trends affecting aviation cybersecurity.
    • Ensure the organization remains the leading trusted authority for global collaboration on aviation cybersecurity.
    • Drive innovation in information sharing, threat intelligence, automation, community engagement, and member services.
    • Seek advice and guidance on strategic priorities and organizational direction from the Board of Directors.
    Governance and Board Relations
    • Serve as the principal advisor to the Board of Directors.
    • Support the Board, Executive Committee, and standing committees through effective communication and reporting.
    • Implement Board-approved policies, strategies, and resolutions.
    • Ensure adherence to corporate governance requirements, bylaws, and fiduciary responsibilities.
    • Maintain organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit requirements.
    Mission and Industry Leadership
    • Act as the public face and chief spokesperson for Aviation ISAC.
    • Represent the organization before industry groups, conferences, government agencies, regulators, and international bodies.
    • Strengthen Aviation ISAC's role as a trusted voice on aviation cybersecurity and resilience.
    • Promote collaboration among airlines, airports, OEMs, manufacturers, government agencies, and service providers.
    • Advance Aviation ISAC's influence within the global aviation ecosystem.
    Membership Growth and Community Engagement
    • Maintain and strengthen Aviation ISAC's trusted community.
    • Establish membership growth and retention strategies.
    • Ensure members receive exceptional value through intelligence products, communities of interest, training, events, and engagement opportunities.
    • Foster collaboration among diverse member segments across the global aviation ecosystem.
    Financial Management and Stewardship
    • Ability to oversee and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million.
    • Develop and oversee organizational budgets, forecasts, cash and investments, and financial planning.
    • Must have financial and business acumen, with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, ensure organizational sustainability, prioritize investments, and align resources to strategic outcomes.
    • Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational assets and resources.
    • Monitor financial performance and organizational sustainability.
    • Work with the Treasurer, Audit & Risk Committee, and Board to ensure sound financial governance.
    • Identify and develop sponsorship, partnership, grant, and revenue opportunities consistent with the mission.
    Organizational Leadership
    • Provide direct oversight and strategic direction for five key leadership roles: VP Member Success/CISO, VP Global Intelligence, VP Marketing/Event/Sponsors, Office Manager, and Business Development Manager, supporting a organizational workforce of 20 employees.
    • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing remote workforce.
    • Establish annual goals and performance expectations for senior leaders.
    • Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
    • Ensure organizational practices align with Aviation ISAC's Core Values and Vision.
    • Promote employee development, succession planning, and organizational resilience.
    Information Security and Risk Management
    • Ensure effective governance of information security, privacy, and risk management programs.
    • Oversee implementation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
    • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of member information and trusted sharing environments.
    • Champion organizational resilience and business continuity planning.
    Partnerships and External Relations
    • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with:
      • Aviation industry stakeholders
      • Government agencies
      • Regulators
      • Sector coordinating councils
      • Research institutions
      • Strategic technology and cybersecurity partners
    • Pursue opportunities that enhance value to members and advance Aviation ISAC's mission.
    • Facilitate collaboration on aviation cybersecurity issues of global significance.
    Leadership Competencies
    • Strategic Vision
    • Executive Leadership
    • Board Governance
    • Cybersecurity and Risk Awareness
    • Member and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Financial Acumen
    • Relationship Building
    • Public Speaking and Advocacy
    • Organizational Development
    • Change Leadership
    • Consensus Building
    • Ethical Decision-Making
    Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience.
  • U.S.-based residency required.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government national security clearance highly desirable.
  • Experience leading nonprofit, association, membership-based, aviation, cybersecurity, intelligence, or critical infrastructure organizations preferred.
  • Familiarity with aviation industry stakeholders, cybersecurity risk management, information sharing communities, and regulatory environments.
  • Demonstrated success working with Boards of Directors and senior executives.
  • Proven ability to build partnerships and influence diverse stakeholders globally.
  • Strong financial management and strategic planning experience.
  • Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.

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