100th Annual Meeting & Dinner.

BUILDING BUSINESS. CREATING LEADERS

The 101st Annual Meeting & Dinner was held on May 4, 2010 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

2010 ACADEMY OF DISTINGUISHED
BOSTONIANS

Regina Pisa
Chairman & Managing Partner,
Goodwin Procter LLP
 

Fletcher H. Wiley
Attorney of Counsel,
Bingham McCutchen LLP;
Principal, PRWT Services, Inc.
 

Henri Termeer
Chairman and CEO,
Genzyme Corporation



KEYNOTE
SPEAKER

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III
"Miracle on the Hudson" Pilot

 

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY:

Dr. Ronan Tynan


 

INAUGURATION OF
NEW CHAIR

Robert Gallery
Massachusetts President,
Bank of America


 

Always a high point of the Chamber’s program calendar, the 101st edition of the Annual Meeting & Dinner was among the largest gatherings of business leaders in Greater Boston, with more than 1,400 members of the business community in attendance. 

As part of this memorable evening, special Keynote Speaker Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III shared his inspiring story and talked about the meaning of leadership. Sullenberger is the “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot who landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, saving the lives of 155 people. He and his crew have won international acclaim for their heroic actions, including the passage of a Congressional resolution recognizing their bravery.

Also during this year's program, a new chair of the Chamber was inaugurated to serve a two-year term. Bank of America Massachusetts president Robert Gallery was unanimously chosen by the Chamber's Executive & Nominating Committees to serve as the next chair. His outstanding leadership in the Greater Boston community makes him a natural fit to succeed Gloria Larson, the current chair of the Chamber and president of Bentley University.

Another highlight of the program was the induction of three accomplished citizens into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians. This year the Chamber honored Henri Termeer, chairman and chief executive officer of Genzyme Corporation; Regina Pisa, chairman and managing partner at Goodwin Procter LLP; and Fletcher "Flash" Wiley, attorney of counsel at Bingham McCutchen LLP & principal at PRWT Services, Inc.

Attendees were also treated to a special musical performance by Dr. Ronan Tynan.

Click here to see a full list of past distinguished Bostonians.

The Chamber would like to thank all of our sponsors for the 101st Annual Meeting & Dinner.

PRESENTING SPONSORS:

PLATINUM SPONSORS: