IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) has announced the appointment of its 4th Executive Director (ED).
As the IEEE ED, Tim Licitra will lead the Society Executive Office in supporting and carrying forward the goals and decisions of the PES Governing Board, Committees, and President. Licitra will focus on developing a strong partnership with the volunteer leaders and serve as consultant in providing continuity in strategic thinking and planning.
In supporting the volunteer leadership, he will drive society initiatives, support Technical Activities and IEEE initiatives, and will function as a conduit between PES and the key operating units within IEEE.
For the last 5 years, Licitra was the Executive Director of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). With a progressive approach to association management, he helped the IES modernize its internal systems and operations. He expanded the IES education program with the rollout of a new learning management system. During his time with the Society, Licitra also oversaw the establishment of a Global Access Affiliate membership program, welcoming the IES Australia New Zealand (IESANZ) as its first such member and thereby expanding the IES global footprint. He most recently led the organization in transitioning all of its nearly 100 lighting standards and guidelines to an interactive, digital platform now known as the Lighting Library®.
Prior to joining the IES team, Licitra was the Executive Director for the Market Technicians Association, a nonprofit in the financial industry that provided a recognized certification program. Tim has a deep background in nonprofit management, as well as marketing and business development holding an MBA with a concentration in marketing.
