Description
About the Organization
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists. It's a nonprofit membership association of more than 20,000 pathologists with about $320 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1946, CAP sets the standard for laboratory quality worldwide. Its laboratory accreditation program is widely seen as the gold standard, and it runs the world's largest proficiency testing program: more than 700 programs used by over 23,000 laboratories. CAP also offers education and advocates for pathologists before Congress and federal agencies. It has 650 staff, with headquarters in Northfield, Illinois, and an office in Washington, DC.
The Opportunity
At an exciting moment of change and opportunity in healthcare, CAP has launched the search for its next Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the CEO will lead a complex, mission-driven organization with national and international reach. The CEO will set enterprise strategy, ensure financial vitality, strengthen operations, and meet the evolving needs of the membership. This leader will ensure CAP maintains its leadership position amid advances in AI, digital pathology, and molecular testing.
Key Priorities
Develop and carry out a multi-year strategy for revenue growth, diversification and innovation.
Strengthen the core accreditation and proficiency testing businesses.
Pursue new opportunities in data, AI-enabled diagnostics, digital pathology and international markets.
Bring operational excellence, modern technology and disciplined financial management.
Grow member engagement and keep CAP the leading voice for pathologists.
Build and lead a high-performing, accountable executive team.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate
Has been a CEO, president, division president or general manager with full P&L responsibility of at least $100 million.
Has run multi-line operations at home and abroad, with a record of revenue growth and better margins.
Has built and commercialized data, digital or technology-enabled businesses, ideally in healthcare, diagnostics or life sciences.
Has done partnerships, licensing deals, acquisitions or other business development.
Has led transformation in a regulated setting and worked closely with an engaged board.
Is collaborative and low-ego, with financial acumen, strong judgment, high integrity and executive presence.
Holds a bachelor's degree. An MBA, MPA or equivalent is preferred.
Applications and Nominations
Spencer Stuart is supporting this search. To apply or nominate a candidate, email supporting materials to CAPCEO@SpencerStuart.com
