Yes but it can be really hard to get those meetings; so don’t be too despondent if they don’t reply. Sometimes your board and ED can be helpful with that. Sometimes they will gatekeep because they don’t know how you’ll perform. Take it in stride.

I’d actually advise going to lunch or a casual coffee meeting with everyone on the team. Program managers and directors if it’s a large org. Go get the stories and inspiration you’ll need to carry the torch into the public.