Lew Gedansky has been on the staff of PMI for over 11 years. In his current role, Lew reports to the PMI President and CEO, who also serves as PMI Educational Foundation COO.  As VP, Governance and Executive Programs and PMIEF Executive Director, Lew works with the PMI and PMIEF Boards of Directors, staff executives, other personnel and volunteers, and external groups on a variety of programs pertaining to organizational governance and executive operations. His previous roles at PMI included Director, Governance and Executive Programs; Director, Center for Operational Excellence; PMI Research Manager; PMI Standards Manager; PMI Educational Foundation Manager; and the primary information resource for the PMI Knowledge & Wisdom Center.

Prior to joining the Institute, Lew spent 27 years in the paper industry, mostly in project and program management. He was also involved in primary technical research; environmental public policy development and application; intellectual property protection; technology forecasting; research, development and engineering management; business development and marketing; and personnel administration.

Lew is currently a member of the American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership.  He serves on the Board Executive Committee of a local charitable organization.

When he’s not at the office, Lew spends his time with family and friends, exercising, relaxing on the beach and reading.