Head of Growth and Impact, Urban Transformation

Please Note: This role requires the ability to work on site 3 days per week per company policy.

The annual salary range for this role is $220,000-$240,000 in New York

. The World Economic Forum is an international organization that brings together leaders from business, government, academia and civil society to shape global, regional and industry agendas and improve the state of the wor

ld. Why we are recru

iting The Centre for Urban Transformation brings together leaders across business, government and civil society to unlock growth, strengthen resilience and shape the future of communities and local economies worl

dwide. In a fragmented and polarized global environment, competitive advantage is increasingly shaped locally — by infrastructure, talent, supply chains, regulatory systems, innovation ecosystems and social trust. Through year-round communities, coalitions and strategic initiatives, the Centre aligns decision-makers, advances practical and investable solutions, and scales proven approaches across markets and r

egions. As expectations of business rise and public scrutiny intensifies, companies must earn their license to operate every day through credible local impact, inclusive engagement and transparent account

ability. To accelerate the Centre’s next phase of growth and influence, we are seeking a Head of Growth and Impact. This senior leadership role will strengthen the Centre’s global business community, deepen executive engagement, and support the continued evolution of senior executive engagement focused on trust, license to operate and place-based impact — helping shape vibrant local economies that drive global prosperity and shared

progress. This role is designed to complement and elevate the Centre’s existing team by bringing significant real-world experience to help teams sharpen strategy, deepen executive relationships and strengthen measurab

le impact. Reporting lines and i

nteractions The Head of Growth and Impact will report to the Head of the Centre for Urban Transformation and serve as a member of the Centre’s senior lead

ership team. Internally, this role will work closely with initiative leads across the Centre’s focus areas on Infrastructure and the Built Environment; Innovation Ecosystems and Growth Markets; and Travel, Tourism and Experience Economy; partner with Forum business development, regional and industry teams to drive growth and retention; and collaborate with other Forum Centres to ensure alignment and cross-cu

tting impact. This role will directly manage the Lead, Growth and Engagement and oversee associated communications and knowledge staff. The Head of Growth and Impact will focus on the development, well-being and performance of team members in line with the Forum Leadership Model — driving change, building collaboration, inspiring and deliv

ering results. Externally, this role will cultivate relationships with CEOs, Chief Purpose Officers, Chief Corporate Affairs Officers, Strategy leaders and other senior executives across industries, as well as leaders in government and

civil society. Breakdown of main

responsibilities Strategic Leadership for Grow

• th and EngagementSet the strategic direction for the Centre’s global growth, engagement and retention efforts, ensuring alignment with institu
• tional prioritiesOversee and enable a globally distributed team responsible for engagement, communications and knowledge delivery, strengthening performance and cla
• rity of executionRefine and articulate a differentiated value proposition that delivers measurable strategic value to participat
• ing organizationsCultivate and steward senior executive relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on growth, trust and p
• lace-based impactPartner with Forum business development and regional teams to achieve retention and growth targets, supported by clear pe

rformance metrics Executive Engagement on Trust and

• Place-Based ImpactLead the continued evolution and positioning of a senior executive platform focused on how companies earn and sustain trust and license to operate through credible,
• place-based impactBuild trusted relationships with executives shaping enterprise-wide strategy, corporate affairs, sustainability and market presence, positioning the Centre as a partner in aligning corporate priorities with local competitiven
• ess and resilienceAdvance place-based impact as a driver of long-term business performance, brand strength and talent attraction and retention
• across key marketsCatalyse cross-sector collaboration by connecting business leaders with public officials and ecosystem partners to better align strategy, investment and implementation at the local
• and regional levelTranslate executive dialogue into practical leadership frameworks, coalition-based initiatives and strategic opportunities that strengthen communities while deliverin

g enterprise valueStrategic Alignment, Team Leadership a

• nd Impact DeliveryWork closely with the Head of the Centre to guide and support teams delivering thematic initiativ
• es and communitiesEnsure executive engagement translates into strategic priorities, programme coherence and
• measurable impactIntegrate communications and knowledge strategies as core tools to enhance partner v
• alue and influenceFoster alignment, collaboration and shared accountability across focus are
• as and geographiesStrengthen the Centre’s overall positioning and effectiveness as a leading global platform for place-based

growth and impac

• t People ManagementSet clear objectives, provide strategic guidance, support professional development, foster cross-team alignment and ensure high

-quality execution. The successful candidate

• will be assessed onExecution of a coherent growth and engagement strategy, including performance against retentio
• n and growth targetsStrength and depth of senior executive rela
• tionships cultivatedGrowth, influence and sustained impact of executive engagement focused on trust, license to operate and
• place-based outcomesAbility to translate executive dialogue and insight into clear strategy a
• nd measurable impactStakeholder feedback on the relevance, quality and
• value of engagementOverall contribution to the Centre’s positioning, impact an

d team effectiveness Requir

• ements and experience10+ years of senior leadership experience in the private sector, business associations, and/or government or civil society roles closely engaged with t
• he business communityAdvanced university degre
• e in a relevant fieldExperience engaging CEOs and C-suite leaders, with a track record of driving growth, strategic pa
• rtnerships or revenueStrong commercial judgment and strategic instincts, with the ability to translate executive dialogue into clear priorities an
• d measurable outcomesProven ability to build and lead multi-stakeholder collaborations across business, governm
• ent and civil societyStaff management experience with culturally diverse, matrixed teams across time zones; abilities conducive to developing staff and maintaining a
• learning environmentEntrepreneurial mindset, with comfort operating in ambiguity a
• nd evolving platformsExceptional communication, facilitation and executive relationship-building skills, with experience leading
• high-performing teamsStrong digital fluency, including the use of CRM platforms, data analytics
• and emerging AI toolsFluent in English and comfortable with glob

al travel (up to 40%)

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