TechColumbus appoints interim CEO; search under way for permanent leader

Nonprofit economic development group TechColumbus has appointed its vice president for membership and marketing as interim CEO while the group searches for a permanent chief executive.

Tim Haynes, who joined TechColumbus in 2006, starts as interim CEO on Jan. 1. Ted Ford, who spent six years as the group’s CEO, in October announced that he’d leave the post at the end of this year.

Prior to TechColumbus, Haynes spent seven years with Mettler-Toledo International, which makes scales and laboratory equipment.

Dwight Smith, chairman of TechColumbus’ board of directors, is leading the search for a permanent CEO. “With Tim in place, TechColumbus will not miss a beat during this period of transition,” he said.

TechColumbus has helped develop several healthcare startups, including surgical products company Minimally Invasive Devices and MRI-compatible treadmill company EXCMR.