Some breaking news for you: PMI today named EVP and COO, Mark A. Langley, as its new President and CEO. The appointment takes effect from January 1, 2011, when Greg Balestrero retires.
Langley has been executive vice president and chief operating officer for PMI since 2002. I met him last year at the Economist’s Innovation Awards. It must be an advantage for PMI to be promoting internally, as his executive leadership should make the transition a bit more seamless than recruiting an outsider.
“The Board chose Mark Langley for his keen strategic insights regarding building member and organization value, formulating and leading operational vision, strategy and direction, and for his energy and passion for project management,” said Eugene Bounds, PMP, chair of PMI’s Board of Directors. “He will build on the Board’s overall strategic direction and provide executive leadership to advance PMI as the largest and most influential project management association.”
“I am extremely pleased that PMI’s Board has shown the confidence in me to expand the growth and relevance of not only PMI, but the key role project and program management brings to delivering successful results for organizations globally,” said Langley. “I look forward to enhancing our strategic relationships with businesses and governments, broadening our network of practitioners, while continuing to support a passionate and dedicated volunteer community.”
Langley joined PMI as director of finance and administration and was promoted not long after he arrived to his current role of executive vice president and COO. He has nearly 30 years of experience in strategic planning, global business, association management, operations and financial management.
“As we move into our fifth decade, PMI envisions a future where organizations increasingly embrace project management as critical to their success,” added Bounds. “Mark Langley understands that project management is an essential element, not only in times of economic recovery, but for the long term as well. We are confident that he will steer PMI towards continued excellence and greater advocacy for qualified project, program and portfolio managers around the globe. His tireless commitment to our volunteer leaders, members, chapters and the profession ensures that PMI will meet its stakeholder responsibilities.”