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Oct. 29, 2007
This Week’s Boston’s
Future Leader
Emily Neill
Title:
Business Development & Community Relations
Manager Company: Constellation NewEnergy
Education: Cornell University
Emily has more than 5 years of experience in
business development and community outreach. In
her current role, she works with businesses
throughout the region to help them manage
electricity costs. In addition, she furthers
Constellation NewEnergy’s community involvement
through engagement in many of the region’s
non-profit organizations.
Prior to joining Constellation NewEnergy, Emily
served as vice president of business development
at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and
was director of sales and marketing at
Development Management Corporation. She has also
held management roles in several luxury hotels,
and taught courses on the subject at Newbury
College in Brookline, MA.
PG: What is the coolest part of your job?
EN:
Knowing that I am helping cities, towns and
nonprofit organizations to stabilize their
electricity costs in today’s volatile energy
market.
PG: What is your favorite thing about
working in Boston?
EN:
The amazing culture
that surrounds us. We have so much to choose
from when it comes to restaurants, theatre,
museums, sporting events, etc.
PG: Favorite place to take a client for
lunch?
EN:
The Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel.
PG: If you could have any job in Boston,
other than your own, what would it be and why?
EN:
Pitcher for the Boston Red Sox! I love to work
under pressure, and being able to make a
difference for an entire nation (i.e. Red Sox
Nation) is appealing to me.
PG: Favorite place to relax after a long day
or week?
EN:
On a hammock in my back yard.
PG: What’s the best piece of career advice
you have ever received?
EN: Always strive to exceed expectations.
Also, always, always, return a phone call. Even
if it's a salesman that you may think you might
never have any use for, take just a minute for a
quick professional courtesy and it will serve
you well.
PG: Best place for an after work drink?
EN:
Always remain challenged.
PG: Best place for an after work drink?
EN: Houston’s in Faneuil Hall.
PG: Who do you admire in the business
world?
EN: Two women come to mind. The first is
local… Karen Kaplan, President of Hill, Holiday.
What a story – a woman who started as a
receptionist and worked her way up to President
in one of the greatest ad agencies in our
country. The second is Anne Mulcahy, Chairman &
CEO of Xerox Corporation. Her story of
turnaround is one to be admired by anyone who is
in a leadership role, as it shows that you may
have to make some very difficult decisions in
order to do what’s right for your company.
PG: How can young professionals expand
their networks and increase their impact in
Boston?
EN: By becoming actively involved in
organizations like the
Greater Boston Chamber, by volunteering for
non-profits organizations, and by staying
connected with people you meet. Sending a
simple, handwritten note from time to time, or
getting together for coffee with someone can go
a long way.
PG: What reading material is on your
nightstand?
EN:
Green to Gold by Daniel Esty & Andrew
Winston; and
Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen.
PG: Tell us something we should know
about you.
EN: Way back in my high school days, I
was a jazz trombonist!
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For more information on the
Boston’s Future Leaders Program, please contact
Jody Kieval,
director of member services.
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