ACTE Executive Director Resigns; ACTE Announces Search Committee for New Leadership

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced this morning the resignation of ACTE Executive Director, Ron DiLeo effective 1 December 2012.  ACTE also announced the creation of a search committee to find a new Executive Director.

“We have been very fortunate to have someone as dynamic as Ron DiLeo leading ACTE into the next generation of our Association’s work, growth and education,” ACTE President Suzanne Neufang said. “Under Ron’s leadership as Executive Director, ACTE has accomplished a great deal, including the expansion into two new markets and the launch of several, new global initiatives which have energized our membership and sponsor base.”

Neufang announced that ACTE is actively searching for the right person to become the Association’s next Executive Director.  A search committee for the position is being co-chaired by ACTE Board member Leigh Bochicchio and former ACTE President Ron Wagner.  Information about the position posting and selection process will be available on the ACTE website, as well as several non-profit jobs boards.  Over the next several months, ACTE will finalize its decision and share an announcement with ACTE members and the public.

According to Ron DiLeo, “Leaving my position as Executive Director of ACTE was a difficult decision.  I am privileged to have been given the honor to serve ACTE in this capacity during the past two years.  In my new role as President and CEO of AirPlus, I will remain very much dedicated to furthering developments in the business travel industry.  I look forward to volunteering my time to remain actively involved in ACTE’s continued growth and advancement.”

Neufang added:  “Every change brings new opportunity.  ACTE looks forward to a new chapter and sees a continued bright future for the Association and for our industry.  We anticipate a seamless transition and know that ACTE’s next Executive Director will have a strong platform from which to continue leading ACTE in the marketplace.”