(New York, NY) | November 18, 2024 — US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport, has announced today that it has retained Elevate Talent to lead the search for its new Chief Executive Officer. The high-profile role, based in Bristol, RI, reporting to the Board of Directors, will be responsible for driving key stakeholder relationships across the national sporting community while developing strategies to enhance programming and membership and generate partnership and philanthropic revenue during the critical period leading up to the 2028 LA Summer Olympic Games.
Elevate Talent is a global executive search and talent consulting firm and is part of Elevate, the award-winning global sports agency that partners with the world’s leading sports, media, entertainment, and lifestyle companies to meet the complex challenges of today’s highly disruptive consumer environment.
“The Elevate Talent team brings broad expertise across sport and other significant target sectors,” said Henry Brauer, President of the Board for US Sailing. “We have been particularly impressed by Elevate Talent’s grasp of this ecosystem, in addition to their strong track record of placing global sport CEOs of all different backgrounds, showcasing a deep understanding of the impact of leadership and the evolution of national governing bodies like ours.”
“We are delighted to partner with US Sailing on this critical appointment and look forward to working with the Board to fulfill this role as they prepare for the LA 2028 Summer Olympic Games,” said Liz Moulton, Chairman of Elevate Talent. “We are inspired by the Board’s vision for the future of the sport and are confident in our ability to lead a comprehensive search that results in a talented CEO who will deliver on that vision.”
In 2024 alone, Elevate Talent placed senior leadership positions in the world’s leading sports organizations, including national governing bodies, international Olympic organizations, and leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NHL, MLB, MLS, and NWSL. They have also recently partnered with world’s most foremost media and entertainment brands such as Disney, Flutter, BBC, and Ticketmaster/Live Nation. The firm has a proud history of coordinating the hiring of diverse executives; 60 percent of candidates placed by Elevate Talent over the past five years have been diverse candidates. This executive search marks Elevate Talent’s first with US Sailing.
Interested candidates can formally apply to the role at ussailing.ceo@oneelevate.com. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. EST, Friday, December 13, 2025.
