President and CEO New York $350-450,000 - (posted Jun 5 2026)

Company: The Advertising Research Foundation
Advertisers Ref: MrWeb/ARF-CEO
MrWeb Ref: 163018

Job Spec: The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) stands at the center of one of the most dynamic, complex, and rapidly evolving industries in the world. For nearly 90 years, the ARF has been the trusted authority advancing the science, practice, and impact of advertising and marketing. Today, the organization is poised for its next era of leadership and transformation as it seeks its next President & CEO.

To view the full position announcement, please visit: https://talentsolutions.cbiz.com/job/president-ceo-new-york-ny

Near-term priorities include:

• Shaping the Future of the Industry in a Rapidly Changing Landscape: Boldly advance the ARF as the defining force in the future of the industry - shaping priorities, inspiring what comes next, and broadening its influence and impact across a transformative landscape.
• Driving Membership Expansion and Value: Broaden and deepen the ARF's reach by expanding into new verticals and subject domains. Make the ARF an indispensable partner for its members.
• Transforming Insight Delivery to Maximize Strategic Value: Grow and innovate the ARF research delivery to increase engagement for members and the industry.
• Strengthening Financial Resilience and Strategic Flexibility: Architect a forward-looking, diversified business model that enables sustained investment and growth amid shifting dynamics.

The ARF President & CEO serves as an ex-officio member of the ARF Board and acts as a central force in shaping and advancing strategic direction and aligning governance with execution. Reporting to the role is a high-impact leadership team spanning finance, growth, research, digital marketing, and key initiatives, including DASH, MSI, and CIMM. Together, the President & CEO and leadership team amplify ARF's influence across the industry - engaging leading organizations, cultivating new membership, and strengthening the partnerships and networks that drive innovation and progress.


Ideal Candidate Profile

• Champions the Power of Research and Data Analytics: Deep commitment to and grounding in rigorous, science-based approaches.
• Strategic and Innovative Thinker: Proactively identifies emerging trends and shapes strategic innovations that impact the ecosystem and advance the industry.
• Navigates Complexity with Vision: Forward-looking perspective on a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Proven Enterprise Leader: 10+ years of executive leadership in marketing, media, or research.
• Leads with Impact and Inclusivity: Collaborative, action-oriented leadership style.
• Decisive Leader: Leads with an enterprise- and industry-wide perspective, exercising sound judgment with clarity and authority.
• Develops High-Performing Teams: Experience building and empowering top-tier talent with excellent team management skills.
• Financially and Operationally Astute: Drives disciplined growth and performance.
• Credible Industry Voice: Recognized and respected across research, advertising, and marketing sciences.
• Convenes and Aligns Stakeholders: Ability to unify diverse leaders around shared goals.
• Builder of Strategic Partnerships: Track record of high-impact collaboration.
• Influential Communicator: Strong communication skills with the ability to persuade and inspire.

Who to contact: To apply, send your cover letter detailing your interest in this position and resume to Sam Sadiv at Samantha.sadiv@cbiz.com; please include 'ARF President & CEO Application DRNO' in the Subject line. For other inquiries, contact Karen Schuler at karen.schuler@cbiz.com. Resume reviews begin immediately.

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