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Organization Overview

AVIXA (the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) is the leading global trade association for the $300 billion, professional audiovisual (Pro AV) industry and the broader community of professionals and organizations that design, integrate, and manage immersive experiences across corporate, education, entertainment, retail, hospitality, healthcare, government, and emerging digital environments. Founded in 1939 and rebranded from InfoComm International to AVIXA in 2017, the organization's evolution mirrors the industry's shift from equipment-based AV to integrated experience ecosystems intersecting with architecture and design, experiential marketing, IT, digital media, and increasingly artificial intelligence.

Headquartered in Reston, VA, AVIXA is a global industry association with approximately 200 employees and a significant volunteer infrastructure that includes board leaders, committee members, and industry ambassadors worldwide. The association serves the industry in more than 80 countries and has intentionally diversified its geographic footprint; today, less than half of its revenue is U.S.-based, with substantial growth across EMEA, Asia, and Latin America reflecting the global expansion of the Pro AV market.

AVIXA's audience includes commercial AV manufacturers, global technology brands, systems integrators, consultants, and technology managers. Exhibitors at its trade shows include multinational corporations such as Samsung, Panasonic, and LG, alongside emerging innovators. Certified professionals work within large global integrators such as AVI-SPL and Diversified, as well as smaller regional firms. Through its CTS certification, standards development, market research, and education programs, AVIXA advances professional excellence and workforce development across the industry.

AVIXA generates ~ $100million in annual revenue, with roughly 77% driven by customer marketing investments, including trade show exhibits, sponsorships, and event participation from over 9000 customers globally. A global portfolio of 8-10 trade show events including InfoComm and ISE serve as premier annual global convening platforms for product launches, partnerships, and innovation. As the industry becomes more software-driven and AI-enabled, the industry is looking to AVIXA for expanded thought leadership, research, and greater product and industry innovation at the association level.

The organization has also demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership diversity and industry inclusion, supported by an active Women's Council and a decade of women serving as Board Chair. With a global staff team and an extensive volunteer network, AVIXA requires a CEO capable of leading and growing a complex international enterprise, that is committed to serving as the hub for the AV professional and a catalyst for market growth while driving meaningful product innovation and value creation.  

Key Responsibilities

The CEO will lead a globally recognized industry organization entering its next phase of strategic evolution. With a strong financial foundation, diverse revenue streams, and a growing international footprint, the organization plays a central role in convening the audiovisual and integrated technology ecosystem through events, industry standards, certification programs, education, and media platforms.

The CEO will guide the organization through a period of opportunity and industry transformation as audiovisual technologies increasingly converge with enterprise IT, software platforms, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The next leader will build upon the organization's strong operational base while shaping a forward-looking strategy that expands global engagement, strengthens commercial performance, and reinforces the organization's role as the industry's trusted platform for connection, knowledge, and innovation.

Working closely with the Board of Directors and an experienced leadership team, the CEO will align stakeholders around a clear strategic vision, accelerate growth across digital and in-person platforms, and ensure the organization continues to deliver value to its global community of members, partners, and industry participants.

The CEO will provide overall leadership and direction for the organization, guiding its strategy, operations, and industry engagement while ensuring sustained financial performance and long-term relevance within the rapidly evolving audiovisual and technology ecosystem.

Strategic Direction: 

Define and execute the organization's long-term strategy, aligning the Board, leadership team, and industry stakeholders around clear priorities for growth, innovation, and global engagement. 

Industry Leadership and External Representation:

Serve as the primary ambassador for the organization and the broader AV ecosystem globally, strengthening relationships with global manufacturers, technology companies, system integrators, policymakers, and enterprise customers. 

Revenue Growth and Business Model Evolution: 

Expand and diversify revenue streams across events, digital platforms, media, certification, and education while maintaining strong financial discipline and long-term sustainability. 

Technology and Innovation Stewardship: 

Guide the organization's response to emerging technologies, including AI, software-driven AV systems, and digital platforms, to ensure its offerings remain relevant and forward-looking. 

Global Growth: 

Advance the organization globally by strengthening partnerships, expanding industry engagement, and identifying new growth opportunities across key markets. Forge consensus across the diverse membership and community on key issues to strengthen and unify the voice of the industry before policymakers. 

Organizational Leadership: 

Lead and develop a high-performing global executive team, fostering a culture that balances commercial performance, collaboration, and industry stewardship. 

Board Partnership and Governance: 

Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance, transparent communication, and effective alignment on strategic priorities. 

Operational and Financial Stewardship: 

Oversee organizational operations, financial management, and resource allocation to maintain a strong and sustainable enterprise. 

Professional Experience/Qualifications 

AVIXA seeks a CEO who is a visionary, strategic, and articulate leader with credibility and influence to effectively advance the organization's mission and strategic goals andlead a complex global organization operating at the intersection of audiovisual technology, enterprise IT, and emerging digital platforms.The candidate will be a natural ecosystem builder. The CEO will bring a record of accomplishment for effectively partnering with a diverse Board of Directors and professional staff to forge a consensus on AVIXA's future strategic priorities and present a unified voice on behalf of the industry before audiences globally. The successful candidate also will have a solid record of effective staff and fiscal leadership. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following background, experience, and leadership competencies: 

Executive-level leadership experience, ideally as a CEO, President, or equivalent global enterprise leader of an organization with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience. 

A visionary leader capable of anticipating and addressing significant industry challenges and opportunities. Innovative, agile, and open-minded to new ideas generated by the Board, members, and staff. 

Global management expertise, including operational responsibility across multiple countries/regions and demonstrated success executing international growth strategies. 

Proven P&L leadership, including capital allocation, financial stewardship, and oversight of diversified revenue models that may include platforms, events, media, partnerships, training and digital offerings. 

Experience evolving business models, including expanding organizations beyond traditional revenue structures toward digital platforms, recurring revenue, and service-based offerings.Strong entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to translate new opportunities into measurable results 

Technical fluency across converging ecosystems, including AV, enterprise IT infrastructure, AI, data-driven systems, and immersive or broadcast technologies would be ideal. 

Credibility as an industry voice, capable of representing the organization with global partners, technology leaders, the broader industry community, and policy makers.An ecosystem builder committed to workforce development and industry advancement. 

Strong team builder, with a track record for attracting, motivating, empowering, and developing a results-oriented innovative team globally. 

Strong financial and business acumen to ensure the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of AVIXA. 

Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to forge consensus, collaborate, listen, and lead with humility, empathy and compassion. 

A reputation for strong integrity and sound judgement. 

Able to travel 50%+ globally, serving as a leader at AVIXA's global events. 

Authorized to work in U.S. 

EDUCATION 

A bachelor's degree is required. A relevant advanced degree is highly desirable.  In compliance with U.S. federal law, the successful candidate hired for the AVIXA Chief Executive Officer role will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

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