The Role.
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce (Georgia) is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as its next President & CEO. This is a unique opportunity to guide the Chamber’s strategic direction, champion the interests of the business community, and advance Albany’s position as a leading center for commerce, innovation, and regional prosperity.
By the Numbers.
2024 Population - 82,418 Source: United States Census Bureau
Median Household Income 51,508 Source: United States Census Bureau
Total Housing Units 40,605 Source: United States Census Bureau
Total Employer Establishments 4,133 Source: United States Census Bureau
Median Age 36.6 Source: United States Census Bureau
Public School Systems K-12 Dougherty County Public Schools
Private School Systems K-12 - 3
The Ideal Candidate.
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is at a critical inflection point. With unprecedented business opportunities and evolving community dynamics, this is a rare chance for a bold, strategic, and innovative leader to shape the future of one of Georgia’s most dynamic communities. The right President & CEO will elevate the Chamber’s impact and help define Albany’s trajectory for decades to come. If you are a visionary leader ready to drive meaningful change, you are encouraged to explore this exciting opportunity!
Key Skills, Traits & Experience
The next President & CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce must be an influential, strategic, and relationship-driven leader with a strong business acumen and a passion for community development.
- Outgoing, charismatic, and community-focused leader who thrives on engagement – a natural people person who thrives on building relationships.
- Collaborative leader – skilled at bringing diverse groups together to achieve common goals.
- Excellent communicator – strong public speaking ability and comfort in high-profile advocacy roles. Active listener – values input from members, business owners, community leaders, and elected officials.
- Strategic thinker – understands long-term planning, economic development, and advocacy.
- Business-savvy – possesses strong financial, operational, and organizational management skills.
- Results-driven – able to set and achieve measurable goals that drive economic and business growth.
- Methodical and process-oriented – takes a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to balance the needs of diverse groups to create a unified vision for the future.
- Experienced team leader – has successfully managed and led staff to achieve high performance.
- Proven leadership experience (5+ years) with a Chamber of Commerce, economic development, business association, or business.