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Apr 26, 2024Blog | Council News, Member News, Diversity & Inclusion, Energy & Environment, Federal Advocacy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Housing, Technology & Innovation, Trade, Transportation & Infrastructure

New England Council Board members and New Englander of the Year Honorees among Boston Magazine’s 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Boston Magazine

Boston Magazine’s latest edition of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians presents a panoramic view of the diverse and dynamic leaders steering our city into a new era. This prestigious list includes key figures from various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and education, all recognized for their profound impact on Boston’s vibrant landscape. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the inclusion of several New England Council board members and past New Englander of the Year honorees in this list.

Board Members Making a Mark

Bob Rivers (Rank 5): CEO and Chair of the Board of Eastern Bankshares, Inc. and Eastern Bank

Marty Meehan (Rank 27): President of the University of Massachusetts

Joseph Aoun (Rank 50): President of Northeastern University

Lisa Wieland (Rank 51): CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority

Michael Curry (Rank 66): President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

Grace Lee (Rank 72): Eastern Massachusetts Regional President and Group Lead of New England Government Banking at M&T Bank

Pam Everhart (Rank 115): Senior Vice President, Regional Public Affairs and Community Relations at Fidelity Investments

Honoring Our Past New Englanders of the Year

Linda Pizutti Henry (Rank 4): CEO of Boston Globe Media

Abigail Johnson (Rank 12): CEO of Fidelity Investments

Brian Moynihan (Rank 15): CEO of Bank of America

Reshma Kewalramani (Rank 18): CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Roger Crandall (Rank 37): CEO of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

Robert Reynolds (Rank 67): CEO of Putnam Investments

Ibram X. Kendi (Rank 124): Founder and Director, Center for Antiracist Research, Boston University

Marty Walsh (Rank 149): Executive Director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association

We congratulate these distinguished leaders for enriching the New England Council with their dedication and leadership and significantly contributing to Boston’s journey toward a more prosperous and equitable city.

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