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Project Management Institute Names Executive Vice President and COO Mark A. Langley as New President
and CEO
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's largest project management member association, announces
that its Board of Directors has named Mark A. Langley as its new president and CEO upon Gregory Balestrero's
retirement from PMI on 1 January 2011. Langley has been executive vice president and chief operating officer for
PMI since 2002, and his executive leadership and experience provide seamless direction and continued advocacy
for both PMI and the profession.
"The Board chose Mark Langley for his keen strategic insights regarding building member and organization
value, formulating and leading operational vision, strategy and direction, and for his energy and passion for project
management," said Eugene Bounds, PMP, chair of PMI's Board of Directors. "He will build on the Board's overall
strategic direction and provide executive leadership to advance PMI as the largest and most influential project
management association."
Langley joined PMI as director of finance and administration and was promoted in the same year to executive
vice president and COO. He has nearly 30 years of experience in strategic planning, global business, association
management, operations and financial management. During his tenure, Langley has been instrumental in growing
worldwide membership and credential holders and in driving PMI's regional development.
Prior to joining the organization, he served as CFO for ChemLogix and has held senior leadership positions with
AssetTRADE.com, Quala Systems, Inc. and Castle Energy Corp. Langley began his career at
PricewaterhouseCoopers (now PwC) and is a Certified Public Accountant.
"I am extremely pleased that PMI's Board has shown the confidence in me to expand the growth and relevance
of not only PMI, but the key role project and program management brings to delivering successful results for
organizations globally," said Langley. "I look forward to enhancing our strategic relationships with businesses and
governments, broadening our network of practitioners, while continuing to support a passionate and dedicated
volunteer community."
"As we move into our fifth decade, PMI envisions a future where organizations increasingly embrace project
management as critical to their success," added Bounds. "Mark Langley understands that project management is
an essential element, not only in times of economic recovery, but for the long term as well. We are confident that he
will steer PMI towards continued excellence and greater advocacy for qualified project, program and portfolio
managers around the globe. His tireless commitment to our volunteer leaders, members, chapters and the
profession ensures that PMI will meet its stakeholder responsibilities."
About Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI is the world's largest project management member association, representing more than half a million
practitioners in over 185 countries. As a global thought leader and knowledge resource, PMI advances the
profession through its global standards and credentials, collaborative chapters and communities of practice and
academic research. When organizations invest in project management, supported by PMI, executives have
confidence their important initiatives deliver expected results, greater business value and competitive advantage.
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SOURCE: Project Management Institute
CONTACT: Glenn R. Boyet, +1-610-356-4600 x1112, Glenn.Boyet@pmi.org, Megan Maguire Kelly, +1-610-356-
4600 x7030, Megan.Kelly@pmi.org, both of PMI
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