Mayor Names New Boston Redevelopment Authority Chief

Peter Meade has been named by Mayor Thomas Menino to lead the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, Meade brings more than 30 years of economic development, healthcare, education and non-profit experience to the BRA, according to a press release by the mayor's office.

“As a lifelong resident of Boston, it is truly an honor to have this opportunity to work with Mayor Menino, the BRA staff, and the Boston community to shape the future of our great city,” Meade said in a prepared statement.  “Boston is a place of great history that has continued to thrive as an innovative 21^st century city.  I look forward to working together to build a prosperous home for the residents, families and businesses of Boston.”

Prior to leading the development of the Kennedy Institute, he was the executive vice president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. He was part of the leadership team that transformed Blue Cross Blue Shield into a health insurance powerhouse with outstanding profits and a commitment to community. As President and CEO of the New England Council, Meade redirected the struggling organization’s management and made it the “go to” organization representing our region’s economic wellbeing and business interests in Washington, D.C. He also served as the chairman of The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy.

This information was submitted to Patch in a press release.