Skip to Main Content
  • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Member Directory
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
    • Membership FAQ
    • Join NEC
  • Issues
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Energy & Environment
    • Financial Services
    • Healthcare
    • Higher Education
    • Housing
    • Technology & Innovation
    • Trade
    • Transportation & Infrastructure
    • Partnerships for Talent Pipeline Directory
  • Programs
    • Rising Stars Network
    • New England Council Fellows Program
    • Inside the Corner Office
    • Celebrating 100 Years
  • News
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events
    • 2025 Centennial Celebration
    • Washington Leaders’ Conference
    • Politics & Eggs
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Contact
  • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Member Directory
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
    • Membership FAQ
    • Join NEC
  • Issues
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Energy & Environment
    • Financial Services
    • Healthcare
    • Higher Education
    • Housing
    • Technology & Innovation
    • Trade
    • Transportation & Infrastructure
    • Partnerships for Talent Pipeline Directory
  • Programs
    • Rising Stars Network
    • New England Council Fellows Program
    • Inside the Corner Office
    • Celebrating 100 Years
  • News
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events
    • 2025 Centennial Celebration
    • Washington Leaders’ Conference
    • Politics & Eggs
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Contact

News

May 29, 2025Blog | Council News

NEC Board Elects 7 New Directors

At its recent meeting in Washington, DC, the New England Council’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to elect a slate of new Directors. Chaired by John Hailer, Chairman of F/m Investments, 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 new Directors are:

  • Navjeet Bal – President and CEO, MassDevelopment – Boston, MA
  • Richard Davey – President & CEO, Massachusetts Port Authority – East Boston, MA
  • Carrie Cullen Hitt – Senior Director, Grid and Transmission Policy, Vineyard Offshore – Boston, MA
  • Sheryl McQuade – Regional President, New England Metro, TD Bank – Boston, MA
  • Peter Rice – President & CEO, Hanscom Federal Credit Union – Littleton, MA
  • Brian Smith – Head of Government and Market Affairs, Ørsted – Boston, MA
  • Jane Steinmetz – Boston Office Managing Principal, EY – Boston, MA

Learn more about the newly elected Directors

“It’s an honor to welcome this outstanding group of leaders to The New England Council’s Board of Directors,” said President & CEO Jim Brett, who also serves as the Board’s Secretary. “Each of them brings valuable experience and insight from their respective fields, and I’m excited to collaborate with them as we continue our work to strengthen the region’s economy and enhance quality of life across New England.”

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

View Full Board

Council Related News
Read Article Blog | Council News

Now Available: Episode 35 of “Inside the Corner Office” with Christopher Pyne, Executive Vice President, Group Benefits, Unum Group

Read Article Media Coverage | Council News, Financial Services

Marketing push defends Hartford’s ‘insurance capital’ status as Midwest rivals gain ground

Read Article Media Coverage | Council News

Leading and learning: Boston leaders discuss the future of Boston business

Read Article Blog | Council News, Higher Education

Now Available – Episode 34: Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam, President of Boston University

Read Article Blog | Council News

Now Available: Episode 33 of “Inside the Corner Office” with Kathleen C. Marchi, CEO & President, Samaritans, Inc.

View Related News

©2026 New England Council
All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy Website Design by Jackrabbit

Boston Office

98 North Washington Street
Suite 303
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 723-4009

necouncil@newenglandcouncil.com

Washington Office

1411 K Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005

(202) 547-0048

necouncil@newenglandcouncil.com

Website Design by Jackrabbit