The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has announced the appointment of Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as the organization’s new CEO. Skiados will begin his position with PIA on October 15.
In a release, PIA shared that Skiados has more than 20 years of experience running membership, education, marketing and operations for a variety of large organizations. Most recently, he served as the managing director of membership strategy and engagement with the American Institute of Architects.
He has also previously held key positions with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and the Center for Association Leadership.
“Mike’s ability to transform the member experience, combined with his operational expertise, will create significant opportunities for PIA affiliates and agency members,” Richard Savino, PIA national president, said in a release. “We are thrilled to welcome him to PIA—his proven track record in innovation and growth will propel us to new levels of excellence.”
In his time with the organization, PIA says that Skiados plans to focus on identifying ways to better serve members and affiliates, and he will work closely with the PIA Partnership, PIA’s carrier council and the organization’s technology council.
“One of the most exciting things about Mike is his ability to understand what members want from their associations and develop ways to deliver on those unmet needs,” Gerald Hemphill, PIA national immediate past president and head of the search committee, said in a release. “This is a unique skill set that he has applied in other roles with significant results, and we’re eager for him to drive this forward at PIA.”