The successful candidate will:• Provide strategic leadership for one of Illinois' leading regional economic development organizations.• Inspire and lead a talented professional staff while fostering a collaborative, innovative organizational culture.• Strengthen relationships with investors, municipalities, educational institutions, utilities, state agencies, and regional partners.• Advance initiatives that enhance the region's long-term economic competitiveness.• Ensure the long-term financial strength and sustainability of the organization through sound fiscal management and investor engagement.• Represent the organization with credibility and professionalism before business leaders, elected officials, community organizations, and the media.• Identify emerging economic trends and position the organization to capitalize on future opportunities.• Work closely with the Board of Directors to establish strategic priorities while ensuring excellence in organizational execution.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:• A record of strategic leadership and organizational accomplishment.• Demonstrated experience advancing economic development, community development, corporate expansion, real estate development, public-private partnerships, site selection, infrastructure, or related initiatives, with a record of successfully leading complex projects and bringing opportunities to completion.• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.• Strong financial and organizational management experience.• The ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.• Sound judgment, integrity, humility, and professionalism.• The ability to translate complex economic and organizational challenges into actionable strategies.• A collaborative leadership style that empowers staff while fostering accountability and high performance.• Educational requirements: Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field such as business, economics, public administration from an accredited college or university. Advanced degree in a related field of study preferred. Apply