Promotional Products Association International has retained SearchWide Global to find a genuine, enthusiastic, and innovative leader to serve as the new President and CEO. 

PPAI is the trusted leader in the promotional products industry, delivering essential knowledge, resources, and community to ensure the success of its members, those who manufacture, import, and resell promotional products, and the promotional products industry itself by advocating on its behalf in Washington D.C. and to promotional products buyers/advertisers.

As President & CEO of PPAI, you will be at the forefront of leading and inspiring both the team and the membership base, driving the strategic vision that elevates our mission and expands our impact. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Board of Directors to help create and execute the Association’s strategy, taking full accountability for its success. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing the overall operations of the Association, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring PPAI remains a trusted leader and vital resource in the promotional products sector.

View the full position description HERE.

About SearchWide Global

SearchWide Global is a full service executive search firm primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, experiential marketing, sports and entertainment industries. We specialize in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, USA and several regional offices, we’re able to serve clients and candidates worldwide. Founded in 1999, we have remained focused on our four core values for over two decades: INTEGRITY, ETHICS, PASSION and RESPECT.

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