Metro Board to Resume Executive Search for GM/CEO

Metro on July 8 announced the WMATA Board of Directors is resuming the search for a new general manager and chief executive officer.

The renewed search comes after gathering extensive feedback from the public, including Metro riders, community advocates, business leaders and stakeholders. In doing so, the board has expanded the scope of its executive search to include GM/CEO candidates with financial management experience and those outside government and the transit industry. A final selection is expected this fall. Those interested in applying for the general manager position should send a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected].

“The board is committed to re-energizing the search for a new chief executive who will provide Metro with effective leadership emphasizing safety as the top priority, exceptional financial management and the first-class service delivery for our customers that the region deserves,” said Metro Board Chairman Mortimer Downey.  

Metro’s Board of Directors appointed Jack Requa as interim general manager and chief executive officer after the retirement of then General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Richard Sarles in January. Requa was most recently the assistant general manager for bus services. His leadership as interim General Manager will continue until the search has concluded.