Sealaska Seeking Applicants for President
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
We are continuing our search for a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Sealaska’s president. It is important that we find the right candidate to fill this position, which is why the Sealaska board of directors is being as exacting as possible as we search for a candidate capable of amplifying the impact of our mission and providing benefits that empower our shareholders. To this end, the Sealaska board of directors recently revised the job description for the position of president and sought the assistance of a professional recruiting firm. Our hope is to announce a successful candidate as our new president this coming summer.
With aligned and renewed focus in the form of this revised job description, we want to use all tools available to us as we designate the ideal candidate. That’s why we have contracted Precision Talent Solutions (PTS), a veteran-owned small business with a global team of executive professionals. PTS was chosen based on their prior experience with Alaska Native institutions and, at Sealaska’s direction, their screening process is prioritizing shareholder benefits, integrity and community relationship building abilities in applicants.
This recruiting process has been ongoing since October 2024 as we take the necessary time to hire a candidate who will make the most positive impact for our shareholders. While the roles of Sealaska president and CEO were previously a single, consolidated position, these responsibilities have been split in response to Sealaska’s growth. With our increasing scale of operations as well as the responsibilities of expanding shareholder programs and benefits development, the decision was made to designate two individuals to fulfill these distinct roles. This is a common model across Alaska Native corporations and is a management structure we have utilized previously in our history.
While interim president Joe Nelson expertly executes the relevant responsibilities for this position during the recruiting process, Sealaska’s board of directors has been hard at work revising our vision and strategic plan. This revision process contributed to the board’s desire to refine the responsibilities of the president in accordance with the new vision and strategic plan.
We are excited to continue building upon our operational successes and continue making meaningful contributions to our communities through dividends, shareholder benefits, shareholder and community programs, and cultural and heritage investments. We look forward to introducing our new vision and strategic plan to our shareholders soon, reflecting our shared values and shareholder priorities.
If you are interested in applying for the position of president, submit your name and contact information to SealaskaPresident@pts.careers or navigate to https://jobs.pts.careers/#/jobs/2133.
Gunalchéesh. Háw'aa. Toyaxsut 'nüüsm.
FAQ:
Where is the board at regarding the recruitment process for the new president?
The Sealaska board of directors recently revised the job description for the position of president of Sealaska and hired a new professional recruiting firm to identify and screen candidates for consideration. The board is taking the necessary time to identify top talent for this important officer position with the target to announce the successful candidate this coming summer.
Why did the board change the position description during the recruitment process?
Parallel to the recruitment for a president, the board of directors has been active in revising the vision and strategic plan for Sealaska. Through that process, the board identified refinements for the position responsibilities that align with the new vision and strategic plan.
How do I learn about the recruiting process and what if I am interested or know a shareholder who may be?
Interested candidates should submit their name and contact information to SealaskaPresident@pts.careers.
Aspiring applicants can navigate to this link: https://jobs.pts.careers/#/jobs/2133
Sealaska will post updates throughout the remainder of the process through MySealaska.com, Sealaska eNews, newsletters and social media, and will touch on the subject at upcoming community meetings.
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