Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Posted: 22-May-26
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Type: Full Time
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”), founded in 1910, is the largest and oldest business organization in Broward County and serves as a regional business leadership and advocacy organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities, representing over 1,000 diverse large and small businesses. Its mission is to develop and connect partners for economic growth. The Chamber serves businesses across Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Deerfield Beach, Weston, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Sunrise, Pembroke Pines, Davie, and other Broward County Communities.
The President & CEO reports to the Board of Directors and serves as the chief executive, strategic leader, and public face of the Chamber – advancing business advocacy, strengthening member value, and shaping the long-term economic future of Greater Fort Lauderdale. In partnership with the Board, the CEO advances the organization’s strategic direction, ensures effective implementation of board-approved priorities, and maintains accountability for operational performance and financial stewardship. The CEO oversees day-to-day operations, leads and develops the professional team, supports volunteer leadership, and ensures that programs, services, and advocacy efforts deliver clear and measurable value to members and the broader business community. The role also serves as the primary spokesperson and visible ambassador for the Chamber, representing its interests and working closely with business and civic leaders, as well as community partners, to advance the Chamber's mission to develop and connect partners for economic growth, and its vision to inspire prosperity within the business community.
This is a high-profile leadership position that calls for sound judgment, strong organizational management, and the ability to think strategically while executing effectively. Success in the role requires political awareness, credibility with diverse stakeholders, and a genuine commitment to relationship-building across the business and civic landscape.
The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years of progressive leadership experience and may come from a variety of backgrounds such as: serving as the top executive within a progressive and comparably-sized Chamber of Commerce, association, nonprofit, economic development, or related business organization; experience as a “#2” or other senior-level executive at a larger like enterprise as noted above; or an executive from a private or public sector entity.
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field is required; Masters’s degree, an Institute for Organization Management (IOM), Certified Chamber Executive (CCE), or Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation received or in progress is valued but not required.
If you know an outstanding chamber of commerce or economic development executive or other business leader who meets these requirements and would be interested in evaluating this dynamic opportunity, or to request the full position profile, please email:
