Rick Feldman to Transition to Consultancy Role for NATPE

LOS ANGELES: NATPE’s president and CEO, Rick Feldman, is planning to transition his duties to a three-year consultancy with the organization effective April 30, at the end of his current contract as planned.

Korn Ferry has been tapped to administer the search for a new operating chief, and Feldman will assist with the transition. The new hire will be instrumental in planning NATPE’s 50th anniversary program and continuing to evolve its mission.

“We deeply appreciate the contributions Rick has made to NATPE including his work most recently on our very successful Miami Conference, which grew in all key categories for the second year in a row,” said Jordan Levin, co-chairman of NATPE. “His knowledge and experience will continue to be put to good use as a consultant to the person we select and to the organization as a whole.”

Co-chairman Chris Grant added, “Our goal now is to find an individual who can oversee the proposed plans we have for our 50th Anniversary celebration and can help implement the ideas we have discussed to grow NATPE and solidify its position as the premier content association in the world across all platforms, both traditional and emerging.”

Feldman stated, “I am very proud of what I have accomplished during my time as CEO of NATPE. We have expanded our programs, improved our financial position, enhanced our brand internationally, integrated the digital world and brought new life to our organization with our move to Miami. I look forward to working with the person who will replace me and with the organization as a consultant in the years ahead.”