NERC has hired Lyceum Leadership Consulting to find replacements for former CFO Scott Jones and General Counsel Charles “Charlie” Berardesco, who is retiring this month. (See NERC Seeking New CFO, Counsel in Apparent Shakeup.)

Lyceum will conduct the executive search and provide candidates to NERC CEO Jim Robb.

As part of its search, Lyceum posted an hourlong audio program describing NERC’s role and including Lyceum founder Thomas Linquist’s interview with Robb and Berardesco.

Lyceum said candidates to replace Berardesco should possess legal and regulatory experience; strategic orientation (“creative and capable of thinking broadly about business … viewed as a potential successor to the CEO”); skills in “collaboration and influencing”; a results orientation (“ability to anticipate and prevent problems”); team leadership and people development; and cultural sensitivity (“ability to work as part of a business with a strong and diverse culture”).

Lyceum expects to accept applications through Sept. 18 and submit a “longlist” of candidates on Sept. 20, with the shortlist determined Sept. 27. Interviews will be scheduled in late October and early November.

— Rich Heidorn Jr.