Pierre Le Manh, President and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI), announced on September 21, 2026 that he will step down effective September 30, 2026.
He joined PMI in September 2022. During his four years at PMI, he positioned the organization for a profession being rapidly transformed by AI, and placed a greater focus on project success and on elevating the profession.
The PMI Board of Directors appointed Johannes Heinlein, Chief Growth Officer, as Interim President and CEO. The Board will conduct a search for a permanent leader for PMI and expects to share further details in the coming months.
