As the AIA bids farewell to Robert Ivy and prepares for his retirement, the organization searches for a new Executive VP and CEO

Robert Ivy, FAIA, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the AIA in 2011. After a decade of leadership, Ivy announced he will be retiring at the end of 2021. During his time at the AIA, Ivy was involved in several transitional moments that were "instrumental in successfully moving the organization forward through challenging times, realigning its values with today's membership, and positioning the organization to address society's most pressing challenges, including climate action and racial and ethnic equity," shared current AIA President Peter Exley, FAIA. Referred to as a "vocal advocate for architects," by the AIA, Ivy joined Archinect for a chat in 2015 where we had him as a guest on the Archinect Sessions podcast. During the conversation he discussed the AIA's "I Look Up" (#ilookup) public awareness campaign.  However, his contributions and "legacy" leading the AIA are not viewed as noteworthy among all its members and those within the industry...

As the AIA bids farewell to Robert Ivy and prepares for his retirement, the organization searches for a new Executive VP and CEO

Robert Ivy, FAIA, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for the AIA in 2011. After a decade of leadership, Ivy announced he will be retiring at the end of 2021. During his time at the AIA, Ivy was involved in several transitional moments that were "instrumental in successfully moving the organization forward through challenging times, realigning its values with today's membership, and positioning the organization to address society's most pressing challenges, including climate action and racial and ethnic equity," shared current AIA President Peter Exley, FAIA.

Referred to as a "vocal advocate for architects," by the AIA, Ivy joined Archinect for a chat in 2015 where we had him as a guest on the Archinect Sessions podcast. During the conversation he discussed the AIA's "I Look Up" (#ilookup) public awareness campaign. 

However, his contributions and "legacy" leading the AIA are not viewed as noteworthy among all its members and those within the industry...