Fellows mentioned in this story: Alex Harris

From Maui Now:

The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation has announced that president and CEO Terry George will retire on July 1, 2025, after 22 years of dedicated service to the organization. The foundation’s board has appointed Alex Harris as president and Eric Co as CEO, introducing a co-leadership model to guide the organization into the future. Harris will oversee all grantmaking, strategy, and impact, while Co will manage internal operations, external communications, and special projects.

“Alex and Eric share equal ownership of our mission and goals, but with distinct roles and responsibilities,” said Mitch D’Olier, chair of the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. “This new collaborative leadership model will enable us to leverage the diverse strengths and talents of both leaders in our growth as an organization.”

These appointments are the culmination of a succession process which began a year ago when George confirmed with the HKL Castle Foundation board his intent to step down in 2025. With assistance from a consultant, the board developed a success profile for the president and CEO role and provided coaching for the two internal candidates.

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