Job Title/Location:
President & Chief Executive Officer
Choose New Jersey
Location TBD, NJ

Job Description:
Waverly Partners LLC has been retained by Choose New Jersey on the search for the organization's first CEO. CNJ is a new 501c3 not-for-profit corporation created to aggressively market New Jersey as a place to do business through promotional and relationship management activities. Goal is to attract and retain employment and investment, and to provide economic development policy advice to Governor and Lt. Governor. CNJ is an integral private-sector sponsored business development component of key economic development initiatives launched by Governor Christie that also include a regulatory process ombudsman's office and highly competitive incentives programs. CEO reports to a Board of Directors consisting of C-level business leaders from key NJ industries. Minimum of $8.75 million of funding is already committed over next 3 years. CEO will build team of industry recruiters, marketing and communications specialists and researchers. This executive will take lead in prospect management activities, support fundraising efforts of Chair and Board. This is an outstanding start-up opportunity and the CEO also serves as spokesperson and advocate for CNJ and a key partner in the Governor's efforts to remake economic development in the State.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of executive leadership experience in economic development or related field. Significant exposure to economic development projects or policies in New Jersey, or comparable experience in markets with large-scale and complex economies with opportunities and challenges similar to New Jersey. CEO must possess detailed knowledge of corporate location decision-making process, and established relationships with corporate real estate professionals, commercial real estate brokers, site selection consultants and other intermediaries. Other attributes include: collaborative leadership approach; excellent media management skills and communication instincts; Board room presence and gravitas; and ability to instill confidence and generate excitement among diverse constituencies. Bachelor's required; advanced degree preferred.

Competitive compensation; relocation assistance.



Contact:
Eric Peterson, Waverly Partners LLC
Phone: 440-892-5961
Email:CNJ@Waverly-Partners.com