SHRM Announces Sandy Climan as Chairman of CEO Academy Advisory Board
Climan's reputation of driving industry evolution will further amplify the Academy’s efforts to cultivate forward-thinking leadership.
Alexandria, VA – SHRM, the trusted authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace is proud to announce the appointment of Sandy Climan as the Chairman of CEO Academy’s Advisory Board, a premier leadership forum from SHRM. This appointment marks a significant milestone in CEO Academy’s ongoing mission to empower CEOs and senior leaders to drive impactful transformation in workplaces and industries worldwide.
Climan, a globally recognized leader in the media and entertainment industries, brings a wealth of experience and visionary leadership to this role. He currently serves as CEO of Entertainment Media Ventures and has been an advisor to some of the world’s largest organizations on business strategy, technology, and innovation. His reputation for forging meaningful partnerships and driving industry evolution will further amplify the Academy’s efforts to cultivate forward-thinking leadership at the highest levels.
“Sandy Climan’s leadership and visionary expertise make him an invaluable addition to CEO Academy. His extensive experience and forward-thinking approach perfectly align with our mission to equip CEOs and senior leaders with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to address today’s complex challenges and drive meaningful change,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President & CEO of SHRM. “Under his guidance, we are confident the Advisory Board will play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and transformation at the highest levels of leadership.”
CEO Academy, developed in collaboration with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, provides influential CEOs and their senior teams with exclusive access to immersive learning opportunities, peer-driven discussions, and data-powered insights to tackle the challenges of modern leadership.
Through its curated programs and exclusive forums, CEO Academy continues to redefine what it means to prepare today’s executives for the demands of tomorrow’s business world. Climan’s expertise aligns seamlessly with these goals, bolstering the Academy’s impact and influence.
"CEOs are facing one of the most challenging periods of growth and opportunity amid an unprecedented technological shift, generational workforce evolution, and geopolitical realignment,” said Climan. “The CEO Academy is committed to delivering a curriculum that addresses these issues with quality and excellence of thought. I could not be more honored to join Johnny Taylor, Jr., the Advisory Board, and the leadership team of CEO Academy at this critically important time."
Continuing board members include:
Dr. Erika H. James, Dean, The Wharton School
Bill McNabb, Former Chairman & CEO, The Vanguard Group
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of SHRM
Maggie Wilderotter, Chairwoman, DocuSign
Alan Mulally, Former Chairman & CEO, The Ford Motor Company
About CEO Academy
Established in 1999 and acquired by SHRM in 2022, CEO Academy is an intensive learning and networking experience for current and aspiring CEOs and board leaders. Created in collaboration with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, CEO Academy offers a unique forum for strategic leadership development to address complex business challenges. Learn more at ceo-academy.com.
About SHRM
SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.
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