Brian A. Weiss

Brian A. Weiss has extensive work experience in executive leadership roles. Brian A. is currently the VP of Emerging Business Growth at the American Management Association. In this role, they are responsible for driving the maturity and growth of AMA's emerging business line globally, as well as overseeing various areas of revenue generation, including strategic partnerships, alliances, and certifications.

Prior to their current position, Brian served as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at The Risk Management Association. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, they directed RMA's strategic function and multiple business units. Brian A. was responsible for managing a significant portion of the organization's revenue and budget, supervising a team of direct reports and managing a large number of team members and volunteers. Brian also played a key role in guiding the organization's strategic planning, modernization efforts, and acquisition and integration initiatives.

Before joining The Risk Management Association, Brian worked at the Project Management Institute as the Vice President. In this role, they led a global group supporting project management careers and various PMI programs. Brian A. was responsible for directing a substantial portion of the organization's revenue and budget and overseeing a team of direct reports and volunteers. Brian also played a significant role in increasing the organization's annual revenue, expanding its global presence, and enhancing its certification, membership, and online learning programs.

Prior to their work at the Project Management Institute, Brian held leadership positions at ARAMARK, Hay Group, Claritas, and Loan Pricing Corp., where they gained experience in marketing, global products and services, client service management, and data analysis.

Overall, Brian A. Weiss has a strong track record of driving growth and strategic initiatives in various organizations, demonstrating their expertise in leadership, revenue generation, and strategic planning.

Brian A. Weiss, CAE, MBA has a Bachelor of Science in Management/Marketing from Tulane University. Brian A. also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Executive MBA from Saint Joseph's University. In terms of executive education, Brian completed the Digital Business Strategy program at Columbia Business School in 2018 and the Leading Global Business program at Harvard Business School in 2016. Brian A. has obtained additional certifications, including a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Certificate from the American Management Association in 2022 and a Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership in 2019. Brian A. also holds a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors, which they obtained in 2017.