Just received the news. ISA (the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Association) has hired Patrick Gouhin as Executive Director. Gouhin will join ISA on 3 January 2006.
Gouhin is currently Chief Operating Officer with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The press release notes that in his 15-year tenure with AIAA, he was responsible for developing organizational strategies, launching numerous new ventures, enhancing the effectiveness of publishing and training programs, and conceiving strategic marketing and communications programs.
A quick tour of the AIAA Web site reveals an organization similar to ISA. Presuming COO is the #2 person, this position would be a step up for him, but landing him in an entirely different technology than he is used to dealing with. Don't see that his current situation is any different from ISA's currently, so there's nothing to indicate future new directions. Of course, working with a board that has annually rotating presidents will tend to inhibit some innovation at the top.
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