YIR : Robbins Resigns, Federation Searches for New CEO

Eric Robbins announced in April that he will leave his position as President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta after seven years at its helm. Navigating the ever-changing, ever challenging landscape and carrying forward the mission of growth and cohesiveness, and sometimes emergencies, Robbins’ tenure included the obvious horrors of Oct.7, and reached back to events like the 2018 shooting in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, which happens to be his hometown.

Renee Kutner, who previously served as Federation COO, was promoted to take Robbins’ place to lead the Federation and assumed her duties on Dec. 1.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta CEO position is considerable in scope. It leads an umbrella organization that supports a plethora of issues grounded in philanthropy, including resources for healthy aging, those in need, Jewish education, inclusivity, pathways for families, leadership development, and community innovation and planning, in addition to supporting Jews globally. It is estimated that the Federation employs around 60 people.

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