CHM's mission is to decode technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity.
The Board of Trustees of the Computer History Museum (CHM) seeks a dynamic, visionary, and results-driven leader to serve as the institution’s next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition to telling the stories of computing history and its transformative impacts on society, CHM equally brings a forward-looking perspective and aims to be a torchbearer for decoding technology’s complexities. The CEO will boldly own and execute a strategic plan that engages broader audiences, ambitiously fundraise to support initiatives that decode technology, and communicate the lessons of history to that audience.
The Computer History Museum is the leading institution examining computing’s ongoing impact on our world. From the heart of Silicon Valley, CHM is uniquely positioned to cull the key lessons of the past and through research, exhibits, events, and an incomparable collection of computing artifacts, help create digital citizens with the knowledge and understanding to make the choices that will shape a better future. For more than 40 years, CHM has collected the technologies and captured the stories of the visionaries, disruptors, and pioneers of the computing revolution, welcoming 100,000 annual visitors. More recently, CHM has expanded its reach to digital audiences beyond the walls of the museum with over 25 million social media impressions in the last fiscal year. As artificial intelligence redefines what it means to be human, and as our world grapples with many complex, technology-driven issues, CHM’s mission, reputation, and ambitious goals position it as a key institution to shape a better future.
With an unparalleled collection, highly relevant physical location, dedicated board and staff, and critical mission, CHM is primed to enter its next chapter of cultivating and educating everyone, everywhere. The CEO will join a passionate and energized community as it strives to expand its audience and develop world-class exhibits and programs. The CEO will be a highly visible leader, spearheading the convening of critical dialogues on technology’s role in society. In doing so, the CEO will be expected to address the following key opportunities and challenges:
The salary range for this position is between $400,000 and $500,000 annually. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
The Computer History Museum is located in Mountain View, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley—the global epicenter of technology innovation, renowned for its vibrant startup culture, world-class research institutions, and leading tech companies. Nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley offers a unique blend of urban amenities, stunning natural beauty, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Our mission is to decode technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. From the heart of Silicon Valley, we share insights from our research, our events, and our incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and empower people to shape a better future.
At CHM, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Computer History Museum has retained the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
Courtney Wilk-Mandel, Evan Layne, and Cara Meyers
Isaacson, Miller
1000 Sansome Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94111
