President & Chief Executive Officer

MUST RESIDE IN ILLINOIS

* This is a full-time, remote position based in Illinois. The role requires regular statewide travel and the ability to work effectively within a geographically distributed organization.

* Work authorization required. IMEC is unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Opportunity Overview

The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly regarded executive to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will be a mission-driven leader capable of advancing the IMEC mission while strengthening the competitiveness of Illinois manufacturing.

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Illinois’ most important manufacturing and economic development organizations at a pivotal moment for the manufacturing sector and the broader economy. Manufacturing is undergoing profound transformation driven by:

• artificial intelligence and automation,
• workforce disruption and supply chain restructuring,
• cybersecurity and national security priorities,
• reshoring and domestic manufacturing investment, and
• increasing demands for innovation, resiliency, and competitiveness.

As the trusted advisor and strategic partner to manufacturers across Illinois, IMEC plays a critical role at the intersection of manufacturing competitiveness, workforce development, innovation, operational excellence, economic development, public-private collaboration, and statewide manufacturing initiatives.

The next President and Chief Executive Officer will be responsible not only for leading a high-performing organization, but also for positioning IMEC to remain an indispensable partner to Illinois manufacturers in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.

About IMEC

IMEC is a statewide manufacturing improvement and economic development organization dedicated to helping Illinois manufacturers achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence,