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In Leaders in Action, we profile outstanding leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.


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.)
 
John and the organization he leads embody what so many nonprofits strive for -- innovative business models that advance the core mission while creating sustainability, inspirational and passionate leadership, and collaboration across geographic borders and lines of business.  We are proud to highlight John's boundless energy, his ability to assemble and empower a passionate team, and his leadership in adapting to a changing marketplace and world. 

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. ...
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