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Washington, D.C., January 21, 2025 — The DC Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Chinyere Hubbard as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The Chamber partnered with Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR to lead a comprehensive executive search and successfully identify a dynamic leader for this pivotal role.

A proud Washington, DC native, Chinyere brings a distinguished career of strategic leadership, public relations, advocacy, fundraising and board engagement across private, governmental and social sectors. Most recently, she served as Chief Marketing & Strategic Communications Officer at the Greater Washington Partnership, an alliance of CEOs and C-suite executives across Maryland, Virginia and DC. In this role, she gained deep insight into the region’s business ecosystem, which the Chamber is dedicated to serving. Known for her ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies and build impactful partnerships, Chinyere is uniquely positioned to drive the Chamber’s strategic direction, enhance its services and foster growth within the DC business community.

 “We are thrilled to have Chinyere join the DC Chamber of Commerce as its next leader,” said Earle “Chico” Horton, III, Chairman of the Board. “Her commitment to innovation, member engagement, and advocating for the business community will position the DC Chamber for growth and to drive deeper impact as we work to create a more vibrant and thriving local economy here in the District.”

Lisa Brown Alexander, Founder & CEO of Nonprofit HR, also praised the placement: “Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR is honored to have partnered with the DC Chamber of Commerce to identify a leader of Chinyere’s caliber. Her extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and championing transformative purpose-driven initiatives positions her perfectly to advance the Chamber’s mission and elevate its impact across the region.”

Chinyere’s previous role as senior vice president at Events DC allowed her to champion the District’s hospitality, sports and entertainment industries. She played an integral role in recovery marketing efforts to drive visitiation back to DC post-pandemic. Additionally, she was intrumental in transformative projects such as the opening of the Marriott Marquis hotel, Entertainment and Sports Arena, the Fields at RFK and the rebranding of Events DC, expanding its portfolio and elevating DC’s profile as a premier destination for conventions and events. Chinyere’s strategic leadership, community engagement and creative marketing were to key to Events DC delivering significant economic impact for over a decade.

“I’m excited to amplify the DC Chamber’s impact as a catalyst for economic growth and innovation across our business community,” said Hubbard. “By fostering meaningful partnerships and creating new opportunities, we will ensure that businesses of every size can flourish and prosper in our dynamic economy.”

The executive search was led by Danisha Martin, Team Leader & Senior Consultant, Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR, who worked closely with the Chambers’ leadership to ensure the selection of a candidate who aligns with the organization’s mission and goals. The Chamber recognizes and thanks the board-appointed executive search committee for their dedication and thoughtful contributions throughout this search process.