Job Location : Anchorage,AK, USA
Job Description:
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Afognak Native Corporation has retained Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading executive search and leadership advisory firm, to support the Board of Directors in this search.
To be considered for this opportunity, contact Saya Fryer or Curt Ross:
Saya FryerRussell Reynolds Associates4080, 525 8th Avenue S.W.Eighth Avenue Place, East TowerCalgary, Alberta T2P 1G1Mobile: +1-403-###-####[email protected]
Curtis A. RossRussell Reynolds Associates609 Main Street, Suite 3500Houston, TX 77002-3106Direct: +1-346-###-####Mobile: +1-281-###-####[email protected]
About Afognak Native Corporation:Afognak Native Corporation (“Afognak” or the “Corporation”) is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971, through the 1977 merger of two Alaska Native Village Corporations: Natives of Afognak, Inc and Port Lions Native Corporation.
Afognak owns over 248,000 acres of land on Kodiak Island, Afognak Island, and other surrounding islands. Since the late 1970s, Afognak has developed numerous areas of expertise associated with the harvest of its timber resources and other developments. Afognak has consistently recognized the importance of diversifying and identifying business development opportunities for successful and new investments.
Afognak represents and serves over 1,318 Shareholders who are descended from the Village of Afognak. As an ANC, Afognak is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its Shareholders. Afognak does so through revenue received from Alutiiq, LLC (“Alutiiq”) and its subsidiaries. By providing benefits to Shareholders and strengthening Ag'wanermiut, “their community,” Shareholders are empowered, and the culture and heritage of the Alutiiq people is preserved.
In 2001, Afognak formed Alutiiq and began performing work in various government contracting industries that now collectively form the majority of Afognak's revenues. Alutiiq's subsidiaries are top-tier federal government contractors with operations throughout the U.S., Central and South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The balance of Afognak's revenue comes from its commercial arm that collectively operates twenty-three retail liquor stores, provides security services, and provides man camp leasing to the oilfield services industry. Afognak, together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, employs over 2,900 employees and reported total revenues of $624.7M in 2023.
By maintaining a sustainable, transparent, and growing enterprise, Afognak strives to provide its Shareholders with a perpetual source of land use and shared financial and cultural wealth to the maximum extent possible. Since 2010, Afognak has provided over $85M in benefits to its now 1,318 Shareholders. Benefits provided include yearly dividends, Elder benefits, burial benefits, high school and college internships, an apprentice program, scholarships, occupational training, cultural and community support, and many other services. Afognak fosters a corporate culture that values its employees, who are guided by their traditional Alutiiq values and work to achieve their collective goals.
Position Overview:The President is responsible for the overall administration and communication of Afognak's goals, operations, services and matters of strategic importance to Afognak's 1,318 Shareholders, specifically focused on the achievement of Afognak's mission and vision related to ANCSA.
This newly created role bears significant responsibility, accountability, and authority within Afognak. The successful candidate will collaboratively work with the CEO, the Board, and executive team members to drive and oversee the success of the corporation. The President will oversee shareholder, land-related services, and programs towards maximizing the quality and quantity of services delivered to Afognak's Shareholders. The President will report to the CEO and, on a dotted line, to the Board of Directors.
This role requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. The President will be expected to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including Shareholders, and represent the corporation's interests. The ability to foster collaboration, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and drive results will be paramount to success in this position.
This leader must be able to work closely with, and across, the corporation, with a strong approach to collaboration and an ability to influence. The President will be part of Afognak's Executive Management Team. The role can be based in either Anchorage, Alaska or Kodiak, Alaska, with significant travel to either location as required, with the goal of establishing a strong presence in both offices.This is an exceptional opportunity to play a critical role in driving and overseeing the success of Afognak while prioritizing the needs and interests of its Shareholders.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Administrative Oversight and Supervision:
Afognak Purpose:
Shareholders will have a perpetual source of land use, shared financial and cultural wealth to an extent justified by resources available. The Corporation will provide social, cultural, and economic benefits to Shareholders by building a sustainable, growing enterprise.
Afognak Vision:
Grow sustainably to provide benefits today and invest in their future.
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Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an accomplished and experienced executive with ANCSA corporate Shareholder status, with strong connections to Afognak Shareholders; Afognak Shareholder status is highly preferred but not a requirement. This leader will bring a track record of success working for an ANCSA with extensive knowledge and understanding of ANCSA issues and programs. This leader will have familiarity or prior experience working with or connecting with Alutiiq communities, building shareholder development opportunities, and individually connecting with Shareholders so that they feel their voice is heard with the best interest of all Shareholders at heart.
The ideal candidate has a background in shareholder engagement, policy, communications, government affairs or related field. This role requires someone who has a deep understanding and experience in these areas, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, develop and implement policy strategies, communicate key messages, and navigate government relations.
Afognak is seeking an accomplished leader with a track record of leading people and teams across multiple functions and capabilities. This individual should be a humble servant leader with an untarnished reputation. Also, a demonstrated track record of success working collaboratively with other executives, Board of Directors, and team members is highly preferred.
The ideal candidate is someone with a high level of ethics and integrity, a mature professional who values compromise and can balance the needs of today alongside the needs of future generations. This leader must be an excellent communicator. This role will require a leader who can speak publicly in a clear, calm, organized, and effective manner. This individual must display humble confidence, balancing the need to be collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to influence and constructively challenge.
Key competencies the CEO and the Board of Directors are seeking in the next President of Afognak include the following:
Leadership Capabilities: A leader who can build, motivate, and develop diverse, high-performing teams in order to meet an organization's vision, mission, and goals by creating an inclusive workplace that respectfully fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive conflict resolution both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be a charismatic leader who leads with an entrepreneurial mindset, ensuring outstanding organizational decision-making with the big picture in mind.
Drive Strategic Positive Change: A leader who can drive strategic positive change, both within and outside an organization, by setting a vision, building innovative solutions, and meeting goals within a continuously changing environment. This leader should be capable of driving and creating innovation, staying informed about the external environment, and being attentive to trends, developments, and challenges.
Judgement: A leader who exercises good judgement, is resourceful, can make well-reasoned decisions, and respects confidentiality and discretion on corporation matters.
Strengthen Relationships and Build Coalitions: A leader who is able to strengthen relationships and build coalitions internally and externally.
Corporate Governance: A leader with in-depth knowledge of corporate governance best practices is considered an asset. A leader who has successfully collaborated with ANC and/or other Board of Directors and other senior executives.
Results Driven: A result orientated leader capable of leading a team to meet organizational goals, performance management principles, customer expectations, and seek process efficiencies, while ensuring that all business decisions contribute to heritage, community and Shareholder relations, and produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Other qualifications the CEO and the Board of Directors are seeking in the President of Afognak include the following:
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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