{
  "id": 8968671,
  "title": "Pierre Le Manh to Step Down as PMI President and CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pierre-le-manh-to-step-down-as-pmi-president-and-ceo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ITWeb",
    "slug": "itweb",
    "url": "https://www.itweb.co.za/article/pierre-le-manh-to-step-down-as-pmi-president-and-ceo/8OKdWMDXLbBMbznQ"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PMI, the premier organization for project management professionals, announced on <today's date> that Pierre Le Manh will step down as President and CEO on September 30, 2026. Johannes Heinlein, currently the Chief Growth Officer, has been named Interim President & CEO to begin on the same date. Le Manh joined PMI in September 2022 and has been instrumental in developing the company's current strategy, expanding its capabilities through acquisitions and partnerships, and positioning PMI for the rapidly evolving project management landscape influenced by artificial intelligence. PMI's Board of Directors expressed gratitude to Le Manh for his leadership and commitment to the organization, emphasizing that he leaves the company well-positioned for the future. Heinlein, known for his extensive experience in global leadership roles, looks forward to guiding PMI while the search for a permanent CEO is conducted.",
  "summary": "Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project management, today announced that Pierre Le Manh has decided to step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2026. Johannes Heinlein, Chief Growth Officer, has been appointed Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of PMI, also effective September 30, 2026.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "Pierre Le Manh to Step Down as PMI President and CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/pierre-le-manh-to-step-down-as-pmi-president-and-ceo",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:34:55.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}