Bruce Skyer

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Bruce Skyer, of Trumbull was named chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), the Board of Directors recently announced. He succeeds John Davis who served as NKF CEO from 1982-2011.
Skyer, who joined the NKF in April 2010 as chief operating officer, is an active member of Congregation B’nai Israel in Bridgeport where he served previously on the board and taught religious school.
At the NKF, he is working to ensure that the organization continues its nationwide initiatives that serve those at risk as well as kidney patients and professionals, while maintaining financial sustainability.
“Skyer’s combination of experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors will serve NKF well,” says W. Edward Walter, chairman, NKF Board of  Directors. “His collaborative management style and business background, coupled with his keen interest in community and public service, will help propel our organization forward.”
Skyer was previously chief financial and administrative officer for the Nonprofit Finance Fund. Prior to his nonprofit experience, he held a variety of corporate finance positions at Fortune 500 companies.
Skyer is a graduate of Columbia University and received an MBA from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Business.