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Ayoub named chairman of the board for Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Paul Ayoub, Nutter

Boston, MA Paul Ayoub, a member of Nutter’s executive committee and partner in the firm’s Real Estate Department and Nonprofit and Social Impact practice group, has been named the incoming chairman of the board of directors for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, a leading business association for the greater Boston region. Ayoub commences his two-year term on July 1, taking over for outgoing chair, Dr. Navjot Singh, managing partner for McKinsey & Company’s Boston office.

Ayoub has served as vice chair and secretary for the Chamber’s executive committee for the past nine years, and as a member of the organization’s board of directors for almost 20 years. In addition, he serves as the Chamber’s general counsel and as co-chair of the Regional Real Estate Development Leadership Council. In his new role as chair, Ayoub will preside over a board of directors that includes some of the most prominent and influential business leaders in greater Boston. He will work with the Chamber and its board to advance the organization’s mission to make greater Boston the best place for businesses and people to thrive.

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