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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!

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