Executive Search

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra seeks President & CEO

DHR International has been retained to conduct a search for a President & CEO for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO). In the last two seasons, the CSO has successfully finished with a surplus, increased ticket revenue by 26%, expanded community engagement activities, negotiated a new CBA with its musicians, and established a planned giving fund and a board-designated reserve fund. The next President & CEO will build off these efforts by developing and executing a strategic plan to accomplish the following objectives: optimize the earned revenue potential of the orchestra; work with a Board subcommittee to establish a permanent endowment, cash reserve, and innovation fund; balance the programming and marketing to achieve the Music Director’s artistic vision and attract audiences; continue to expand community engagement offerings and increase the orchestra’s visibility and relevance across Charlotte.

Additional information is available in the position specification. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please submit resume to Phil DeBoer at pdeboer@dhrinternational.com

CSO President & CEO position specification

James Abruzzo

For more than 35 years, James has been recognized for his work in the nonprofit sector, including nonprofit executive search, management consulting, nonprofit executive compensation consulting, ethical leadership, succession planning, writing, research, public speaking, and as an expert witness.

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