THE OPPORTUNITY
The President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will step into a dynamic leadership role at the helm of a nationally influential nonprofit organization. This is a unique opportunity to lead the next chapter of an impactful, membership-driven trade association committed to empowering the cleaning products industry across the United States. The President & CEO will shape the future of ACI, ensuring the highest quality of member services while upholding the fiscal, legal, and ethical integrity of the organization.
Reporting directly to a Board of Directors (capped at 25) representing both large and small member companies and 90% of the U.S. cleaning product industry marketplace, the President & CEO will be responsible for advancing ACIs mission, vision, goals, and objectives, while driving key policies and initiatives. Managing a talented team of approximately 35 employees, with an expanding headquarters footprint, and overseeing a $15 million annual budget, the President & CEO will play a critical role in expanding ACIs national reach and advancing its strategic priorities.
This position is more than just an executive role; it is an opportunity to lead a transformative organization making a meaningful difference in the cleaning products industry. This role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet.
Vision
ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the $57.4 billion cleaning products industry.
Membership
The ACI is the home of the U.S. cleaning products industry, the non-profit trade association representing manufacturers of household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products, their ingredients and finished packaging; oleochemical producers; and chemical distributors to the cleaning products industry.
Member Benefits:
Committees: A seat at the table to address priority issues. Year-round opportunities to learn, stay informed, and grow your business.
Scientific and Regulatory Expertise: With multiple PhDs on its staff, ACI is uniquely qualified to provide technical expertise in the areas of sound science, advocacy, regulation, and sustainability.
B2B Connections: An unparalleled opportunity for business meetings & networking among customers and suppliers. Conduct a years worth of business in just one week.
Events
ACI hosts several meetings for members throughout the year. The ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention is held within the first five weeks of each year in Florida, providing B2B, education, innovation and networking opportunities for the industry. The event also features two charity events that benefit a hygiene focused international charity based in Florida. One of the events, a lazy river duck race, is a beloved tradition with ACIs membership. The charity events raised a record setting $50,000 at the 2025 Convention.
Of note, ACI credits its largest convention attendance and engagement ever in 2025 and will be shifting to a larger location in Orlando, Florida in 2026. There are also gatherings for committee meetings in the spring and fall. ACI also initiates, sponsors, presents, or attends many domestic and international conferences and leads in building digital and traditional awareness of the cleaning product industry throughout the year.
Science, Research Sustainability
ACI technical programs provide the foundation for scientifically sound public, legislative, and regulatory judgments about industry products and ingredients. Significant publications based on this work include:
- Reports summarizing data on the environmental fate and effects and human safety of major classes of surfactants.
- Peer-reviewed articles that describe an environmental risk assessment approach for cleaning product ingredients, and approaches to human risk assessment and risk management for evaluating cleaning products.
- Environmental risk assessments on ingredients.
- Guidance on safe enzyme handling practices in the workplace and safe formulation with enzymes in consumer products.
