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Chief Executive Officer
Based in Amsterdam NL with regular travel to Cambridge UK, Vacancy open date: Tuesday, 9 November, 2017 Vacancy close date: Sunday, 10 December, 2017 What we do
The GÉANT Association is a not-for-profit and membership organisation owned by the National
Research and Education Networks (NRENs) of Europe. It develops, delivers and promotes advanced
network and associated e-infrastructure services, and supports innovation and knowledge-sharing
amongst its members, partners and the wider research and education networking community.
The role
For over 20 years, GÉANT has become a fundamental element of Europe’s e-infrastructure, supporting
excellence in research, education and innovation. This is an outstanding opportunity to take a strategic
leadership role in further progressing GÉANT as a high performing membership organisation.
To be a success in this highly visible role you will have significant experience of interacting with
members, government agencies and partner institutions, raising GÉANT’s profile while working
alongside the Board to continue the longer term success of the organisation. You will also be
responsible for developing the vision for GÉANT, developing a new strategic plan and leading a
programme of strategic initiatives.
This is a significant leadership role and you will be responsible for listening to, finding and building
consensus across the GÉANT community in order to deliver effective pragmatic joined up solutions.
An organisation of significant influence, GÉANT requires a CEO of the highest calibre. The ideal
candidate will combine excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire
innovate and influence.
How to apply:
For a confidential conversation and a copy of the assignment brief, please contact our Executive
Search consultant: [email protected].
To apply please forward your CV and covering letter of no more than three pages outlining how you
meet the requirements for this role, quoting reference HN84127 to [email protected]
Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday, 10 December, 2017
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