CTBUH Chairman – Call for Chair
May 1st, 2011
Professor Sang Dae Kim’s tenure as CTBUH Chairman (2009-2011) will be coming to an end this October, with the formal “passing of the gavel” expected during the CTBUH 2011 World Conference Seoul. The next Chair of the Council is thus now sought, to continue the great work of Professor Kim and the recent growth and trajectory of the CTBUH.
2009: Sang Dae Kim receives the Chairman's gavel from David Scott on top of
the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Term
The CTBUH Chair position is a 2-year tenure, expected to begin in October 2011. The appointment to the Board of Trustees is for 3 years, with an opportunity for re-election afterwards (download the CTBUH by-laws which explain the role of the CTBUH Board of Trustees and other groups/committees within the Council’s organizational structure).
Chair: Specific Responsibilities
1. Consider the current vision/plan/steering of the Council to determine its appropriateness and
areas for improvement, in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.
2. Lead specific projects for the Council, e.g. a conference, research project, publication, etc.
3. Undertake new projects/initiatives for the Council, i.e. spearhead new activities that the CTBUH
currently is not – but perhaps should be – undertaking.
4. Help with generating revenue for the Council, primarily through encouraging membership and
sponsorship.
5. Be a spokesperson for the Council, and promote its mission and aims internationally.
6. Chair the twice-annual Board of Trustee meetings, and once-annual Advisory Group meeting
(usually held in conjunction with a Board of Trustees meeting), including setting of the agenda
for the meetings in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.
7. Prepare periodic “voice from the industry” articles for CTBUH Newsletter and CTBUH Journal
8. Be involved in all initiatives of the Council, e.g. annual awards, conferences, working groups,
CTBUH Journal and other publications, etc.
Chair: Profile
There is no fixed profile for the CTBUH Chair, but a prior involvement in the conception, design, construction and/or operation of tall buildings is a pre-requisite. The person could be from a building-industry background (architect, engineer, contractor, consultant, tall building owner/manager, etc) or an academic of high standing. In either case, the Chair should command a very high profile within the tall building industry, and the respect of his/her peers internationally. Ideally, the Chair would be able to use his/her high-profile connections for the benefit of the Council, for example, in the arrangement of new memberships, keynote speakers at conferences, etc.
Time Commitment
It is difficult to accurately state the expected time commitment for the Chair position, since this fluctuates with the initiatives being undertaken. It will also be influenced by how much the Chair is able to put into the position. Current Chair Professor Kim estimates that, during his tenure, the position constitutued approximately 20% of his working time overall (i.e. perhaps one full day per working week on average). It is worth noting that Chair candidates are expected to have the full support of their organizations, both financially and in allowing their time commitment. The organization supporting the Chair stands to benefit through CTBUH promotion of the company name/brand in connection with the Chair position.
Application Process
Nominations are now sought from the CTBUH membership on potential Chair candidates, either through self-nomination or CTBUH member nomination, (with prior agreement of the nominee). Initial nominations, including candidate name and contact details, should be sent to CTBUH Manager of Operations Patti Thurmond at pthurmond@ctbuh.org. The Board of Trustees, which is the effective Chair Search Committee (see listing below), will form a short-list from the nominations and ask short-listed candidates to provide a resume of prior relevant background and a brief outline of their vision for the CTBUH in the coming years.