Corridor Capital Appoints Sam Leone as CEO of Association Headquarters

Los Angeles, CA – Corridor Capital today announced Sam Leone has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of its portfolio company Association Headquarters (“AH”), a leading association management company, effective March 1, 2026. Leone joined AH as President in February 2025 and has been elevated to CEO following a year of strong operational leadership and meaningful progress implementing the company’s value creation plan.

“Sam came in and quickly established himself as the right leader for AH,” said Iman Navi, Managing Director at Corridor Capital. “His promotion to CEO reflects the company’s progress over the past year, and we are excited to support him as he leads AH into its next chapter.”

Since joining AH, Leone has driven strong results across operational excellence, leadership development and client outcomes. Prior to AH, he held senior leadership roles at multiple private equity-backed professional services firms, most recently at Gen3 Marketing. Bob Waller, CAE, transitions from CEO to Vice Chair as part of this evolution. “Sam has earned the confidence of our staff and client partners,” said Waller. “He brings focus, energy and a clear sense of where AH can go next.”

Leone’s appointment reflects Corridor Capital’s commitment to building strong management teams. “AH is an exceptional platform with a talented team and a mission that matters,” said Cici Zheng, Managing Director at Corridor Capital. “Sam has the vision and credibility to take AH to the next level, and we look forward to partnering with him to accelerate growth.”

Founded in 1978, AH serves more than 70 national and international associations through full-service management, consulting and project-based support, and has built a reputation as a trusted partner to mission-driven organizations across the country.  “I am honored to step into this role and to lead such a dedicated team,” said Sam Leone, CEO of Association Headquarters. “AH has an incredible foundation — talented people, strong client relationships and a clear purpose. My focus is on building on that foundation to drive growth and deliver outstanding outcomes for the associations we serve.”