Chief Executive Officer

Russell Reynolds Associates has been exclusively engaged to lead the search for a Chief Executive Officer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Given the need for confidentiality throughout this process, prospective candidates are invited to reach out directly to RRA’s search consultants at MBACEO@russellreynolds.com with a resume and brief explanation of interest.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is poised to create exceptional experiences that inspire, connect, and promote action for ocean conservation. The Aquarium is seeking a dynamic and visionary CEO to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact.

About The Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an internationally recognized, mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing ocean conservation on a global scale. The Aquarium engages more than two million visitors and program participants annually.

THE ROLE

The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s next CEO will have responsibility for managing the strategic, scientific, experiential and programmatic, and financial sustainability and excellence of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

• Advance the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s strategic direction and communicate a compelling vision that inspires and motivates constituents to deepen their level of engagement with – and support of – the Aquarium.
• Execute priorities and goals which amplify the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s core areas of mission focus across exhibitions and experiences, conservation and science, and education.
• Ensure accountability for effectiveness and alignment with Monterey Bay Aquarium’s core values.
• Provide clear leadership for the team and foster an equitable and thriving organization with people at the center.
• Nurture a high-performing, positive, and inclusive culture and recruit, develop, and retain strong and diverse talent.

CEO SUCCESS PROFILE

The Monterey Bay Aquarium seeks a passionate, innovative, and adaptable leader with a proven track record of results in managing complex organizations, building and leading high-performing teams, advancing financial sustainability, and providing exceptional external leadership.

Compensation & Contact

This position is based in Monterey, California, requiring on-site presence. The estimated salary for this position is approximately $525,000-625,000.

Russell Reynolds Associates has been exclusively engaged to lead this search. Prospective candidates are invited to reach out directly to RRA’s search consultants at MBACEO@russellreynolds.com.

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