Following the announcement last month that Evan Smith plans to retire in the first quarter of 2025, the process to find a new President & CEO of Discover Newport has begun.
Winner Partners, the nationally recognized search firm retained by Discover Newport, has released the job posting.
The job posting can be found on the employment page at DiscoverNewport.org and at WinnerPartners.net. Applications, which include a resume, letter of interest, and references, should be submitted to DiscoverNewport@winnerpartners.net by December 9, 2024.
First round interviews are scheduled to begin after the New Year with the intent to identify and hire a new leader prior to the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Discover Newport is a non-profit destination management organization promoting tourism and hospitality in Newport and the eight surrounding coastal townships in Newport and Bristol counties, Rhode Island. The organization works in partnership with tourism and hospitality industry stakeholders to market the region as a premier business and leisure destination.
Winner Partners is a privately held executive search and recruitment firm with offices nationwide. The firm specializes in search strategy with a focus on diversity.
Discover Newport President and CEO Evan Smith plans to retire in 2025
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