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May 22, 2023Blog | Council News, Federal Advocacy

Three Respected Regional Leaders Elected to Council Board

At its recent meeting in Washington, DC, The New England Council’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to elect a slate of three new Directors.  Chaired by John Hailer, Chairman of Diffractive Managers Group the Council’s Board includes senior leaders from some of the region’s most well-known and well-respected businesses and organizations, representing all six New England states and every sector of the region’s economy.

The three new Directors are:

  • Matthew Beaton, Senior Vice President, Renewable Energy and Emerging Technologies, TRC Companies, Inc., Lowell, MA
  • Amy Carnevale, Government Affairs Advisor, K&L Gates, Boston, MA
  • Catherine A. Saunders, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Public Policy, Putnam Investments, Boston, MA

Learn more about the newly elected Directors.

“Our three newly-elected Directors each bring a unique background and expertise, and I know they will be tremendous additions to our board,” said President & CEO Jim Brett, who serves as the Board’s Secretary.  “I appreciate their dedication to the Council’s mission, and I look forward to working with them toward our goals of promoting economic growth and a strong quality of life here in New England.”

Please join us in congratulating our newest board members on their election!

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