CEO: Build & Scale an Independent Talent Platform

STAND TOGETHER; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Together seeks a Chief Executive Officer to transition the Human Potential Network (HPN) to an independent organization. You will lead strategy, revenue, talent, budgeting, operations, governance, and build a durable model with corporate and philanthropic partners.

The role requires launching and scaling a new organization, developing offerings for employers, and expanding the network while maintaining PBM values and an entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Significant executive leadership experience building a new organization, platform, or initiative.
• Ability to translate ideas into a focused strategy, sustainable business model, and strong execution.
• Experience leading through major organizational change, launches, spinouts, or growth.
• Proven track record generating and growing revenue through partnerships, fundraising, or member programs.
• Strong business judgment to understand customer, member, and partner value and adapt strategy.
• Experience building trusted relationships with CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and senior executives.
• Record of building and leading high-performing teams in entrepreneurial settings.
• Ability to move between strategy and hands-on execution.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills for external audiences.
• Intellectual curiosity, humility, and willingness to challenge assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead HPN’s transition to independence with an integrated plan covering strategy, revenue, talent, budget, operations, and governance.
• Build HPN for its next stage by translating purpose into a focused strategy, operating model, and scalable business model.
• Develop a durable revenue model by engaging corporate and philanthropic funding sources.
• Create employer-valued offerings by partnering with business leaders to identify talent challenges.
• Build transformative partnerships with CEOs, CHROs, philanthropists, and senior leaders.
• Expand HPN’s reach by representing it in executive conversations, events, and media.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with clear roles and accountability.
• Foster a culture of principled entrepreneurship focused on value creation for others.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Revenue growth

Partnerships

Team building

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Strategic execution

Business development

Job description

Stand Together seeks a Chief Executive Officer to transition the Human Potential Network (HPN) to an independent organization. You will lead strategy, revenue, talent, budgeting, operations, governance, and build a durable model with corporate and philanthropic partners.

The role requires launching and scaling a new organization, developing offerings for employers, and expanding the network while maintaining PBM values and an entrepreneurial culture.