Executive Director

Sterling Martin/ZRG is partnering with The Wire Association International (WAI) to identify its next Executive Director. The appointment follows the planned August 2027 retirement of longtime Executive Director and offers an opportunity to guide an established international technical society through a significant period of renewal. WAI seeks a visible, commercially astute, collaborative leader who can combine strategic direction with hands-on management of a lean, experienced staff.

The incoming Executive Director is expected to join before Interwire 2027, allowing an introduction to members, industry partners, and volunteers at WAI’s flagship event and a thoughtful transition with the incumbent.

WAI is approaching a consequential leadership transition as it prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2030. The organization is financially established, deeply connected to the manufacturing community, and engaged in a substantial evolution of its education, events, publications, and membership model. The next Executive Director will inherit a clear strategic framework while bringing the judgment, energy, and execution discipline needed to convert ambitious objectives into measurable results.