MetroWest Chamber Names New CEO

The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce today, Sept. 2 announced Paul Joseph has accepted the position as President and CEO.

Joseph will be starting with the Chamber on Monday, September 14.

In his previous role, Joseph was the founder and CEO of Contexed, LLC. With more than 20 years of management consulting and operating experience specializing in go-to-market and business growth strategies, Joseph will be focused on continuing to implement the Chamber’s strategic and regional marketing plans and executing on the vision with a fresh perspective.

He has also served on the Natick Board of Selectman in Natick for three years, and established close-ties to the MetroWest community as the Chair of Natick’s Economic Development Committee for the past six years.

“Paul’s experience in both the public and private sectors made him the clear choice for our new President and CEO,” said Lemonia Mironidis, chair of the Board of Directors for the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce. “As the Premier Chamber in the region, we have a vision which Paul will help us continue to work to make a reality. We will remain focused on making an impact on the region as an advocate for the businesses and communities we serve.”

As a premier Chamber of Commerce, the MetroWest Chamber has seen strong economic growth.

“I look forward to building on the successes achieved by my predecessor, Bonnie Biocchi,” said Joseph. “I will be working closely with the MetroWest business community, and collaborating with local organizations and officials to further develop the MetroWest brand and make this an ideal region to locate and grow businesses of all kinds.”

The MetroWest Chamber, based in Framingham, includes the communities of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland and Westborough. The Chamber’s membership and services also extend to the communities of Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Hopedale, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Milford, Northborough, Wellesley, Weston and beyond, serving nearly 700 member businesses and representing over 35,000 employees.