Santa Clara Valley Water District Launches Search for a New CEO

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA -- More than a year after it parted ways with the previous person to hold the position, the board of Silicon Valley's largest water district is opening the search for a new permanent CEO and general manager.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors said Feb. 17 that it has launched a formal executive search for a new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. The person would replace ex-CEO/GM Beau Goldie, who resigned under pressure in January 2016 amid allegations of rules violations and conflicts of interest.

The board said it has hired Los Angeles-based global executive recruitment firm Korn Ferry to manage and conduct a national search to include both internal and external candidates. The also said it has been working with Korn Ferry to develop a position specification. The position specification could be found by clicking here or visiting www.ekornferry.com and searching for opportunity code LE215.

Korn Ferry is expected to present information about the search, including the experience and leadership profile, search process and anticipated timeline, at the Feb. 28 board meeting.

“We encourage all interested stakeholders to attend the Feb. 28 public Board Meeting as the consultant will also be available to answer additional questions,” Board Chair John Varela said in a statement.

Norma Camacho, the water district's former Chief Operating Officer for Watersheds, has been serving as interim CEO during the past several months and is expected to continue in the role until a new permanent CEO is chosen.

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