Helicopter Association International (HAI) has announced that it will cease accepting applications for the position of president and CEO of the member-based organization, effective Oct. 20, 2019. Current president and CEO Matthew Zuccaro announced his retirement earlier this summer, effective in June 2020.
As previously announced, HAI has retained the executive search firm Heidrick and Struggles to assist with the international search. Initial screening of applicants has begun, and the HAI board of directors will soon begin the process of selecting finalists for the position.
The president and CEO of HAI directs the organization’s mission and vision, leads the staff, represents and speaks for the organization and its work, and is responsible for implementing the decisions and recommendations of the HAI executive committee and board of directors.
HAI is the professional trade association for the international helicopter industry. HAI members represent more than 3,000 aviation businesses and individuals who safely operate more than 4,500 helicopters approximately 2.3 million hours each year in more than 73 nations. HAI is dedicated to the promotion of the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce and to the advancement of the international helicopter community.
For the complete job description and information about the association, please download the HAI president and CEO position specifications. For those interested, applications should be emailed to HAICEO@heidrick.com.
