NSHMBA National Society of Hispanic MBA s
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988, by a group of committed Hispanic MBAs who recognized the importance of increasing Hispanic representation in the executive suites and boardrooms of corporate America and the public sector, and reversing Hispanic under representation and declining enrollment in graduate business schools. Collaborating through a network of member chapters, universities, and corporate sponsors, NSHMBA fosters Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA achieves its mission through a 501(c)6 member organization, with 32 chapters in 20 states and nearly 8,000 member professionals and students across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The organization also maintains the NSHMBA Foundation, a 501(c)3, that provides scholarships to qualified Hispanic full, and part, time MBA candidates enrolled at AACSB accredited institutions.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the leading executive responsible for setting direction and implementing the strategies that support the growth and development of both the Foundation and the member organizations. The CEO is responsible for NSHMBA s programs, products, and services and ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the organization within the approved budget. The CEO is the chief spokesperson for the organization, guiding, representing and developing the NSHMBA brand and its value proposition for all organizational stakeholders. The CEO hires and develops high performing talent, spearheads innovative practices, manages financials, and in modeling ethical principles and leadership he/she sets the benchmark for organizational performance. The CEO actively engages in developing NSHMBA chapters, officers, members, and resources, enabling Hispanic MBAs and non-MBA members to pursue opportunities to advance through career growth, community contribution, and corporate leadership.

The CEO will have fifteen or more years of leadership experience in one, or more, of the following areas: Education, Corporate, and/or Non-Profit/Membership Association related fields. He/she will have familiarity with proven operational and administrative concepts in the for-profit business sector that have application to non-profit association management, as well as a modern and innovative approach to non-profit management rooted in sound business principles, operational controls, budget development and cost/revenue analysis, strategic marketing and program/services development, long term and short term strategic planning, and human capital deployment. The CEO must possess the ability to manage and lead diverse teams, with a demonstrated track record of assessing the skills and developmental needs of subordinates and providing appropriate coaching and guidance to maximize staff s efforts and contributions. The successful candidate will be a proven inspirational leader who builds high performing teams that are characterized by collaboration, innovation, and resourcefulness.

A Master s in Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree is preferred. Fluency in Spanish is required.

Inquiries, nominations and applications (current resumes) should be directed electronically to:

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson
275 Madison Avenue, Suite 1801
New York, NY 10016
Gerard.Cattie@divsearch.com
212-542-2587 (W)