Bio
Brian Gallagher brings a collaborative, team-centered, and inquiry-based approach to leadership roles, primarily as Interim Executive Director for organizations in the midst of leadership transitions.
In addition, Brian also leads executive searches. Prior to consulting, Brian served as CEO of Reach Out and Read, a national networked organization that promotes literacy through pediatric care. Brian also held several roles at the Boston Private Industry Council.
Brian stepped into the Acting Executive Director role at Reach Out and Read during a period of significant transition and uncertainty, first bringing stability and focus, then establishing a clear vision for the organization. As CEO, Brian prioritized human capital, fundraising, and systems, and aligned the organization around a common purpose. Over the course of his tenure, Reach Out and Read more than doubled the number of children and families served, and the program is now viewed as a standard of care for pediatric clinicians across the US.
By focusing on issues of governance, effectively managing and supporting staff, and aligning strategy across the organization, Brian bridges divergent views and finds common ground. Brian consistently demonstrates his ability to develop the capacity of others and support and coach them to successful outcomes, for themselves and the broader organizational mission.
