For Immediate Release
April 10, 2008
Press Contacts:
Jamie Antcliff
CEDIA
317-328-4336, ext. 119
jantcliff@cedia.org
Claire Chappell
Publicis
317-639-5135, ext. 8101
claire.chappell@publicis-usa.com
CEDIA Seeks To Add Chief Executive Officer to
Already-Established Leadership Team
Indianapolis, Ind. (April 10, 2008) – The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) began its search to fill the newly-designed role of chief executive officer for the organization. The quest for this new addition follows the announcement that CEDIA is now self-managed and is no longer managed by Raybourn Group International, Inc.
The current staff, including Don Gilpin as the executive director, will continue in their present roles and will implement strategic initiatives and events for CEDIA members and the industry.
“Just as the electronic systems industry is experiencing explosive growth, so too is CEDIA as the premiere organization representing it,” said Gilpin. “This expansion of our team will be of great benefit so that I can focus on the internal tasks of running the association, while the CEO can drive the external affairs of CEDIA.”
CEDIA proposes to fill the CEO position with a qualified member of the electronic systems industry who is already familiar with the current issues and trends of the market. His or her role will encompass fostering relationships with other associations and industries, speaking on behalf of the organization and industry, and guiding external communications based on the needs of CEDIA members.
“The Board of Directors made the important decisions for CEDIA to retain its own staff and to employ a CEO in response to the unprecedented success of CEDIA as an organization,” said Utz Baldwin, President of the CEDIA Board of Directors. “The needs of the industry and our members are constantly growing, and we look forward to welcoming a new team member who will help us sustain and exceed our current progress.”
CEDIA's executive search committee is currently accepting resumes for the CEO position. Individuals may view the CEO job posting here. Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to rbutz@cciindy.com.
CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s website at www.cedia.org.
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