What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager, Life 50 position at World 50 Group?
Shape the Future: General Manager, Life 50
Join us in building a groundbreaking community for accomplished leaders!
Reports to: David Wilkie, Chairman, World 50 Group
About Life 50
At World 50, our mission is to help leaders make a lasting impact. We are launching Life 50, an innovative community designed to empower accomplished executives as they navigate an exciting new career phase. This time is marked by opportunities for continued impact, a natural curiosity, a focus on well-being, and thoughtful wealth management to support future aspirations.
Life 50 will offer curated experiences, valuable insights, and a strong peer network committed to making this life stage truly fulfilling.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead the growth and success of Life 50. This is an exceptional entrepreneurial opportunity to shape a promising new venture into a thriving and sustainable community that redefines this life stage for top executives. If you are a builder with a passion for empowering others, we encourage you to explore this role.
The Role
As the General Manager, you will be instrumental in guiding Life 50 from its initial stages to a flourishing community. This entrepreneurial role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on leadership. Your key responsibilities will center around owning the full P&L and developing a sustainable business model that delivers exceptional member value and strong growth. You will also be responsible for creating and executing a strategic growth plan to expand Life 50’s membership and market presence. A crucial aspect of your role will be to build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to member growth, outstanding service delivery, and the curation of impactful experiences.
You will craft an engaging member experience across in-person events, personalized support, and digital platforms, ensuring Life 50 effectively addresses the evolving needs of accomplished executives. This includes leading the development and delivery of Life 50’s core pillars: Impact, Inspiration, Healthspan, and Wealthspan, creating meaningful value for our members. Furthermore, you will establish and manage the necessary systems, platforms, and partnerships to scale a differentiated and digitally-enhanced member experience, and implement data analysis and feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the member journey and identify new opportunities for development. Ensuring that Life 50 reflects and promotes diversity, equity, and belonging across all aspects of the member experience, collaborating closely with internal World 50 teams, serving as a key ambassador, and measuring progress through clear metrics will also be critical to your success.
The Ideal Candidate
You are motivated by the opportunity to build and shape something new. You value community and possess a strong understanding of executive audiences. You are both strategic in your approach and action-oriented in execution. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy creating clarity and value. As a strong communicator, you can articulate a compelling vision. You are business-minded and resourceful, focused on sustainable growth and exceptional member experiences. You are genuinely interested in supporting accomplished individuals in their continued growth and fulfillment.
Qualifications
World 50 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Join us in building a groundbreaking community for accomplished leaders!
Reports to: David Wilkie, Chairman, World 50 Group
About Life 50
At World 50, our mission is to help leaders make a lasting impact. We are launching Life 50, an innovative community designed to empower accomplished executives as they navigate an exciting new career phase. This time is marked by opportunities for continued impact, a natural curiosity, a focus on well-being, and thoughtful wealth management to support future aspirations.
Life 50 will offer curated experiences, valuable insights, and a strong peer network committed to making this life stage truly fulfilling.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead the growth and success of Life 50. This is an exceptional entrepreneurial opportunity to shape a promising new venture into a thriving and sustainable community that redefines this life stage for top executives. If you are a builder with a passion for empowering others, we encourage you to explore this role.
The Role
As the General Manager, you will be instrumental in guiding Life 50 from its initial stages to a flourishing community. This entrepreneurial role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on leadership. Your key responsibilities will center around owning the full P&L and developing a sustainable business model that delivers exceptional member value and strong growth. You will also be responsible for creating and executing a strategic growth plan to expand Life 50’s membership and market presence. A crucial aspect of your role will be to build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to member growth, outstanding service delivery, and the curation of impactful experiences.
You will craft an engaging member experience across in-person events, personalized support, and digital platforms, ensuring Life 50 effectively addresses the evolving needs of accomplished executives. This includes leading the development and delivery of Life 50’s core pillars: Impact, Inspiration, Healthspan, and Wealthspan, creating meaningful value for our members. Furthermore, you will establish and manage the necessary systems, platforms, and partnerships to scale a differentiated and digitally-enhanced member experience, and implement data analysis and feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the member journey and identify new opportunities for development. Ensuring that Life 50 reflects and promotes diversity, equity, and belonging across all aspects of the member experience, collaborating closely with internal World 50 teams, serving as a key ambassador, and measuring progress through clear metrics will also be critical to your success.
The Ideal Candidate
You are motivated by the opportunity to build and shape something new. You value community and possess a strong understanding of executive audiences. You are both strategic in your approach and action-oriented in execution. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy creating clarity and value. As a strong communicator, you can articulate a compelling vision. You are business-minded and resourceful, focused on sustainable growth and exceptional member experiences. You are genuinely interested in supporting accomplished individuals in their continued growth and fulfillment.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in general management, community leadership, program management, hospitality, professional services, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success in scaling premium services or membership-based organizations.
- Experience in building and leading effective teams.
- A strong understanding of—or a demonstrated capacity to learn—the needs of senior executives.
- Solid financial management skills and operational acumen.
- Familiarity with data analysis and digital platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
World 50 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
