Georgia Tech has launched the search for the GTRI Senior Vice President and Director, a strategic leadership position reporting to the Executive Vice President for Research, Timothy Lieuwen. Raheem Beyah, Dean College of Engineering, will be serving as the Search Committee Chair.  
 

| |  Priority consideration deadline: October 10, 2025.  | |

The Senior Vice President and Director will lead a globally respected applied research enterprise; set the long-term strategy; strengthen collaboration across academic and external partners; and ensure operational and fiscal excellence. 

More Information – including the position brief, role overview, and key responsibilities — is available here. 

Nominations and Inquiries

Please direct nominations and questions to Clarke Havener, Partner, Aerospace Defense & Security (clarke.havener@odgers.com) or Mercedes LeGrand, Partner, Aerospace Defense & Security (mercedes.legrand@odgers.com).

Search Timeline

Application Period Opened: August 15, 2025 
Target Candidate Selection Date: Fall 2025