AIA
The Executive VP and CEO of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the preeminent association of architects in the US, Mr. Robert Ivy is widely respected for his stellar leadership and experience. His rise to fame can be traced back to the 90’s when he became the editor of an architectural magazine. According to Crunchbase, Robert was appointed the Chief Editor in Chief of Architectural Record in 1996. Under his leadership, the publication grew into the most widely read architectural journal in the world. The success saw him appointed the VP and Editorial Director of McGraw Hill Construction Media, a parent publication with household names like HQ Magazine, Architectural Record: China, SNAP, and GreenSource: The Magazine of Sustainable Design.
At McGraw Hill, Robert held the position of VP and Editorial Director from 1996 to 2011. Architectural Record, one of the flagship publications under the McGraw stable has earned many plaudits and honors, thanks to Robert’s leadership. The accolades include the General excellence administered American Society of Magazine Editors National Magazine Award, 26 Jesse H. Neal Awards and the Premier Magazine Journalism Award among others. For 9 years beginning 1981
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In his current designation as Executive VP and CEO of the American Institute of Architects, an excerpt on Robert’s LinkedIn profile shows that his main task is to reposition the institute in line with the 21st century expectations by enhancing the value and relevance of AIA and architects working under its umbrella. He was appointed to the position on February 2011 and is based in Washington, DC. Robert Ivy studied at Tulane University for his Masters in Architecture between 1973 and 1976. For his Bachelor’s Degree in English, Robert went to the University of the South from 1965 to 1969. While at the university, Robert participated in group activities as honorary member of Tau Sigma Delta and language