Security News > 2020 > March > (ISC)2 initiates search for next CEO

2 - the world's largest nonprofit membership association of certified cybersecurity professionals - announced that David Shearer, CISSP, the association's current CEO, will step down at the end of 2020 after serving in the role since 2015.

The2 Board of Directors has initiated a CEO recruitment search to identify an experienced leader to succeed Shearer and guide the organization on a path of continued growth as demand for certified cybersecurity professionals continues to grow exponentially worldwide.

"After leading us through a period of sustained growth and incredible change, David has notified the board of his intention to step down at the end of this year after six years as our CEO and two years prior as our COO," said Dr. Kevin Charest, CISSP,2 Board of Directors Chairperson.

"My tenure as CEO of2 has been abundantly fulfilling and one of the greatest honors of my professional life. Over the course of my career I've been fortunate enough to have opportunities to lead great teams through times of change and growth."

In 2019, Shearer oversaw the creation of the Professional Development Institute, a portfolio of cybersecurity education courses that are included for free as a benefit of membership.

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