Non-Profit Executive Director

The Executive Director of the Global Equity Organization (GEO) is an accomplished and visionary leader with deep expertise in global equity compensation, strategic financial management, and nonprofit or membership-based organizations. Serving as GEO’s chief executive, the Executive Director is responsible for driving the organization’s mission, ensuring its financial sustainability, and representing GEO as the trusted global voice for employee share ownership.

The successful candidate will have lived experience in global equity plan design and delivery, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record as a strategic partner to Boards. They will demonstrate excellence in leading high-performing, multicultural, and remote teams while cultivating trusted relationships with members, sponsors, partners, and stakeholders worldwide.

Requirements

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Partner with the Board to shape and deliver GEO’s short-, medium-, and long-term strategy, ensuring ongoing growth, financial resilience, and organizational longevity.
• Provide clear and insightful financial analysis and reporting to the Board, enabling robust governance and decision-making.
• Act as a thought leader in the global equity compensation community, ensuring GEO remains relevant, authoritative, and innovative.
• Lead and inspire a diverse, globally distributed team to achieve excellence in service delivery and member engagement.
• Build, retain, and expand sponsor and partner relationships to secure sustainable revenue streams.
• Safeguard GEO’s reputation as a trusted, inclusive, and influential global organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Board partnership and governance

Financial leadership and risk management

Global team leadership

Programs, services, and member engagement

Community, partnerships, and representation

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Benefits

To be confirmed