Executive summary: The boards of Effective Ventures US and UK have approved Niel Bowerman as the new CEO of 80,000 Hours.
Key points:
Niel Bowerman was chosen by a selection committee as the best candidate for 80,000 Hours’ long-term CEO.
The committee was impressed by Niel’s drive, strategic thinking, evidence-based decision making, and clear vision.
Niel co-founded the Centre for Effective Altruism, helped grow 80,000 Hours’ job board, and nearly doubled the 1on1 program’s call volume.
The committee considered Niel’s self-identified weaknesses and commitment to self-improvement in their decision.
Niel will take over from interim CEO Brenton Mayer, who will become COO.
Niel expressed enthusiasm about this “exciting time” for 80,000 Hours to continue its mission of helping people match talents to high-impact careers.
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Executive summary: The boards of Effective Ventures US and UK have approved Niel Bowerman as the new CEO of 80,000 Hours.
Key points:
Niel Bowerman was chosen by a selection committee as the best candidate for 80,000 Hours’ long-term CEO.
The committee was impressed by Niel’s drive, strategic thinking, evidence-based decision making, and clear vision.
Niel co-founded the Centre for Effective Altruism, helped grow 80,000 Hours’ job board, and nearly doubled the 1on1 program’s call volume.
The committee considered Niel’s self-identified weaknesses and commitment to self-improvement in their decision.
Niel will take over from interim CEO Brenton Mayer, who will become COO.
Niel expressed enthusiasm about this “exciting time” for 80,000 Hours to continue its mission of helping people match talents to high-impact careers.
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