CEO, Tim Andrews, is leaving the ASI in March 2026.
USA – The US American industry network, ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute), announced at the end of September 2025, that the President and CEO, Timothy M. Andrews, has decided to retire in March 2026 after 23 years as head of the company. According to own accounts, the Cohn and Andrews families have agreed on the transition date and will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition. Russell Reynolds Associates, one of the most experienced personnel consulting agencies in the world, was commissioned with the task of finding a new CEO.
Alongside ASI, the ASI group encompasses The ASI Show, ASI Canada, ASI Computer Systems as well as Print + Promo Marketing. Norman Cohn, Chairman of the ASI and active in the industry for 75 years praised Andrews’ work and emphasised the family’s commitment for the future of the ASI: “Our family loves this industry and ASI. Tim has been a great leader for ASI for more than two decades, and it’s important for everyone to know that he will continue leading the company until the next leader is onboarded,” Cohn said. “We will work hard to find the very best leader for the next chapter of ASI and the industry. Tim has been the fifth President in ASI’s history, and each new president has built on the foundation of the past. I am confident that tradition will continue, and that the best is yet to come! We look forward to celebrating Tim’s many accomplishments in the future as he gets closer to his retirement from ASI.”
Andrews also emphasised his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition for the ASI. “Leading ASI for the past 23 years has been the honour of my professional life,” Andrews said. “ASI leads the industry in innovation and we have many initiatives under way to help members grow their businesses. The new ESP+ platform is transforming how our members do business, with even more advancements coming in the year ahead. I look forward to continuing to lead ASI, support our industry and ensure a smooth transition to the next leader.”
