Best Jobs For Former Vice Presidents [2026]

Being a vice president in today’s rapidly evolving job market can be challenging, leading many former vice presidents to reassess their career paths.

Although the number of individuals pursuing degrees relevant to vice president roles remains steady, there is a noticeable decline in applications for such positions, reflecting broader trends in the workforce.

With many vice presidents transitioning to new opportunities, a pertinent question arises:

What career paths are they choosing after leaving their roles?

To explore this, we analyzed the resumes of former vice presidents to identify the most common jobs they transitioned into. We narrowed our findings to the top 100 roles, highlighting the most intriguing options.

Best Jobs For Former Vice Presidents

While some of these roles may be more appealing than others, they all represent significant opportunities for former vice presidents seeking new challenges.

Explore the full list of jobs below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former Vice Presidents

Rank	Job Title	%
1	President	2.66%
2	Chief Finance Officer	1.96%
3	Consultant	1.95%
4	Senior Vice President	1.86%
5	Principal	1.69%
6	Managing Director	1.1%
7	Chief Executive Officer	1.04%
8	Owner	1.02%
9	Director	0.95%
10	Director Of Sales	0.9%
11	Internship	0.9%
12	General Manager	0.89%
13	Business Developer	0.88%
14	Chief Operating Officer	0.8%
15	Project Manager	0.71%
16	Vice President, Business Development	0.7%
17	Executive Director	0.68%
18	Sales/Marketing	0.64%
19	President/Chief Executive Officer	0.63%
20	Sales Associate	0.57%
21	Marketing Director	0.54%
22	President/Owner	0.53%
23	Manager	0.49%
24	Account Executive	0.48%
25	Executive Vice President	0.46%
26	President Of Operations	0.44%
27	Senior Director	0.44%
28	Volunteer	0.44%
29	Managing Partner	0.43%
30	Sales Manager	0.43%
31	Research Assistant	0.42%
32	Controller	0.42%
33	Founder	0.41%
34	Operations Manager	0.4%
35	Partner	0.4%
36	Senior Consultant	0.4%
37	Vice President And Manager	0.39%
38	Operations Director	0.38%
39	Senior Project Manager	0.38%
40	Chief Marketing Officer	0.37%
41	Principal Consultant	0.37%
42	President And Founder	0.35%
43	Assistant Vice President	0.34%
44	Sales Representative	0.33%
45	Management Consultant	0.33%
46	Vice President & General Manager	0.32%
47	Senior Manager	0.32%
48	Program Manager	0.32%
49	Finance Director	0.31%
50	Business Development Manager	0.3%
51	Marketing Internship	0.3%
52	Administrative Assistant	0.29%
53	Account Manager	0.29%
54	Human Resources Coordinator	0.28%
55	Marketing Consultant	0.28%
56	Regional Vice President	0.28%
57	Co-Founder	0.28%
58	Regional Sales Manager	0.27%
59	Business Consultant	0.25%
60	Finance Advisor	0.25%
61	Customer Service Representative	0.24%
62	Sales Consultant	0.23%
63	Owner/operator	0.23%
64	Office Manager	0.22%
65	Associate	0.22%
66	Adjunct Professor	0.22%
67	Chief Information Officer	0.21%
68	Marketing Manager	0.21%
69	Founder And Chief Executive Officer	0.21%
70	Director Of Sales And Marketing	0.21%
71	Assistant Manager	0.2%
72	Vice President, Strategy	0.2%
73	Senior Vice President, Sales	0.19%
74	Finance Consultant	0.19%
75	Team Leader	0.18%
76	National Sales Manager	0.18%
77	Teacher	0.18%
78	Server	0.18%
79	Regional Director	0.18%
80	Business Development Consultant	0.18%
81	President & Chief Operating Officer	0.17%
82	Teaching Assistant	0.17%
83	Vice President Of Information Technology	0.17%
84	Board Member	0.16%
85	Senior Vice President Of Marketing	0.16%
86	Cashier	0.16%
87	Senior Vice President-Operations	0.16%
88	Substitute Teacher	0.16%
89	Vice President Product Development	0.16%
90	Development Director	0.15%
91	Managing Member	0.15%
92	Senior Account Executive	0.15%
93	Regional Manager	0.15%
94	Product Manager	0.15%
95	Leader	0.15%
96	Corporate Controller	0.15%
97	Business Analyst	0.14%
98	Attorney	0.14%
99	Global Director	0.14%
100	Vice President Of Sales & Business Development	0.14%

Most Common Jobs For Former Vice Presidents

These roles are not only prestigious but also leverage the skills and experiences that vice presidents possess, making them viable options for career advancement or transition.

How We Determined the Best Jobs of Former Vice Presidents

Our analysis utilized resume data from over 7 million profiles, focusing on those that included vice president in their work history. We tracked their subsequent job placements and ranked them based on frequency.

To identify the most unique positions, we examined the ranked list for roles that:

Appeared in less than 1% of all new job postings
Were not included in the top 100 most common jobs in our database

By doing so, we aimed to highlight intriguing career options for former vice presidents.

In conclusion, the job market for former vice presidents in 2026 offers a diverse range of opportunities. As the workforce continues to evolve, individuals with executive experience can find fulfilling roles that match their skills and aspirations. Whether seeking leadership positions or exploring new fields, former vice presidents have numerous paths available to them.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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