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John Fahey
President and CEO, National Geographic Society
In our inaugural "Leaders in Action" spotlight, we have chosen to put a focus on John Fahey, CEO of National Geographic. When John moved from a successful corporate career to lead National Geographic, we sat up and paid attention to this talented individual and this unique nonprofit. (In fact, it's so unique that like many others, we didn't even know it was a nonprofit.) Q + A with Jean Case JEAN CASE: I was interested in National Geographic for a long time before I realized it was a nonprofit. Is it a common perception that the organization is a business? JOHN FAHEY: Yes, a lot of people don't know that we're a nonprofit, but we have been for more than 100 years. From the beginning, National Geographic was created as a nonprofit to inspire people to have a lifelong appreciation for the planet and its people. Our mission hasn't changed. ... Complete Q+A |
JOHN'S LINKS: PERSONAL INTERESTS: Travel Cycling Hiking FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Okavango Delta, Botswana CURRENT BOOKS: 1776, David McCullough Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, Umberto Eco |