Kinexus Group is seeking an accomplished executive to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer during an important period of organizational transition, anticipated to last up to six months. The Interim CEO will provide stability and continuity during the evaluation of the governance structure, while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. The Interim CEO will collaborate with the Chief Elected Officials Board, Kinexus Group Board of Directors, and counties to ensure transparency, accountability, effective communication and continued organizational momentum.
OUR ORGANIZATION: Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2026 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality. Kinexus Group is a dynamic, steadily growing organization committed to advancing its mission and impact across Michigan.
We are seeking a mission-driven, seasoned, and strategic executive who can inspire teams, strengthen operations, and drive enterprise-level results. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with strong process orientation and demonstrated experience scaling organizations, leading high-performing management teams, and operating within a geographically distributed staffing model. A proven ability to cultivate a performance-driven culture among diverse and talented professionals is essential.
The Interim Chief Executive Officer will provide visionary leadership and enterprise stewardship for Kinexus Group by aligning and advancing the strategic direction of the enterprise to include the corporate team and its subsidiary organizations. This executive will align and support multiple subsidiaries delivering critical services across the state, leading a workforce of nearly 100 dedicated employees.
OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES: The Interim CEO of Kinexus Group is responsible for leading the enterprise toward its mission of creating transformative economic, workforce, and community impact across Southwest Michigan and beyond. The CEO ensures organizational Health, Integration, and Impact, and serves as the primary driver of the organization’s strategy, external presence, culture, and long-term sustainability.
The Interim CEO leads Kinexus Group and its subsidiaries as a unified, innovative, and results-oriented system that delivers bold solutions to complex workforce, economic and community challenges. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU: The Interim CEO must be a visionary, entrepreneurial leader who inspires trust, cultivates strong partnerships, and drives measurable outcomes. This role requires a strategic thinker with the confidence to mobilize teams, foster innovation, and steward resources effectively.
The successful Interim will be a connector across government, private industry, philanthropy, and community partners – elevating the organization’s visibility and expanding its influence. They will partner closely with the corporate leadership team, Chief Elected Official Board, Kinexus Group Board and legal counsel to ensure high-performing operations and aligned execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Enterprise Leadership & Vision Provide strategic leadership and clarity of vision for Kinexus Group and alignment for all subsidiary entities.
Supervises the subsidiary chief executives in conjunction and consultation with the subsidiary board of directors’ chair of the board. Refine governance documents in partnership with the Kinexus Group Board of Directors and CEOB to reflect the current structure of the organization, including the interlocal agreement, bylaws, and other foundational documents. Champion organizational health, mission alignment, and strategic coherence across the enterprise.
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