Team NEO begins search for new CEO as Bill Koehler steps down after nearly a decade of leadership [Video]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — After nearly ten years at the helm of Team NEO, CEO Bill Koehler is preparing to pass the torch to a new leader.

The Board of Directors announced the transition, highlighting Koehler’s leadership that has established Team NEO’s position as a unifier of regional economic development partners, according to a news release.

“Bill’s exceptional leadership has propelled Team NEO to the forefront of regional economic development,” Kim Riley, chair of the Team NEO Board of Directors, said in the release. “His legacy of fostering collaboration, driving research-based strategies and cultivating vital partnerships leaves an indelible mark on our organization and the entire Northeast Ohio region.”

Under Koehler’s stewardship since 2015, Team NEO, the JobsOhio network partner for the 14-county Northeast Ohio Region, has undergone significant growth and evolution, according to the release. Key achievements include expanding staff, establishing four strategy councils, developing innovative tools and the creation …