Neal J. Couture Appointed as New President and CEO of ISM
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the world's largest professional association for supply chain and procurement, has appointed Neal J. Couture as its new president and chief executive officer effective October 1, 2026. Couture brings over two decades of experience in leading associations and educational enterprises with a focus on procurement. Most recently, he served as CEO at the American Society for Nondestructive Testing where he significantly increased revenue by 85.7% and launched international operations and an AI platform tailored to his field. The ISM Board emphasized Couture's strong leadership background and alignment with their mission of advancing supply management globally. His appointment comes amid significant challenges in the industry, including technological change and global economic uncertainty.
Topics: Procurement Professional Associations Supply Chain Management