General Manager Davey Institute

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Kent OH
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req :228934

Position Overview

The General Manager of the Davey Instituteprovides strategic and operational leadership for the Davey Institute under the direction of the Executive Vice President for the Davey Institute and Employee Development. The Davey Tree Expert was founded in 1880 and the Davey Institute was established in 1909 and is the companys industry-pioneering research science and technical innovation department. This role directs strategy for scientific research product development diagnostics advanced training and environmental stewardship programs positioning the Institute as an industry leader in plant health science and arboriculture.

The General Manager cultivates strategic external partnerships guides the Institutes financial and operational performance and serves as a member of Daveys senior leadership team ensuring the Davey Institutes programs drive scientific excellence competitive advantage and environmental leadership across the company and the broader green industry.

Belonging Statement: The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees. We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect dignity empathy and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission.

Job Duties

• Determines strategic priorities for the Davey Institute and SEED campus directing research initiatives scientific innovation efforts and program goals that reinforce Daveys position as an industry leader in plant health science and arboriculture.
• Directs the Institutes core programs including research and development technical services diagnostic laboratory ecosystem services software innovation business innovation product sales geospatial analysis environmental programs and pesticide and fertilizer licensing ensuring scientific rigor operational excellence and enterprise relevance.
• Drives scientific innovation by guiding multidisciplinary research teams to advance discoveries in arboriculture sciences plant health pest and disease management climate science utility vegetation management and environmental stewardship.
• Identifies and spearheads strategic business development opportunities across Daveys core service offerings.
• Shapes the Institutes advanced training and technical education strategy ensuring field operations and clients receive expert tree and soil care diagnostics consultation and instruction grounded in current science.
• Leads strategic financial planning and budget allocation for the Institute guiding resource investment and spending decisions across programs to support long-term sustainability and scientific leadership.
• Forges lasting partnerships with external research institutions academic organizations government agencies and industry bodies to advance the Institutes scientific mission and expand its influence in arboriculture and environmental science.
• Serves as the Institutes principal spokesperson and ambassador representing Daveys scientific expertise and environmental stewardship leadership with clients the green industry and the public.
• Champions the companys corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship commitments by aligning Institute research and environmental programs with enterprise sustainability priorities.
• Partners with field operations HR and business leaders to ensure Institute technical services diagnostics and training programs address the evolving needs of Daveys workforce and clients providing technical guidance and subject-matter expertise as needed.
• Advocates for the Davey Institute within…