Project Management Institute Names Executive Vice President and COO Mark A. Langley as New President and CEO

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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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.

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"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. Learn more at www.pmi.org.

Editor's Note:  Mr. Langley's biography can be found at http://www.pmi.org/en/About-Us/Executive-Management-Group/Mark-Langley.aspx

SOURCE Project Management Institute