INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Thursday named Vanessa Green Sinders as its next president and CEO, replacing outgoing longtime leader Kevin Brinegar.
Sinders was chosen from a “deep pool” of candidates, said board chair and search committee member Paul Perkins. She’ll be the influential business advocacy organization’s first female leader.
“What really set Vanessa apart is her demonstrated ability to lead, innovate, and advocate across a wide spectrum of stakeholders. At every place she’s led, Vanessa has earned a reputation as a strong, collaborative leader able to take organizations to new heights, improve member outcomes, and develop top internal talent,” Perkins added.
Sinders relocated to Indiana a year ago and launched her own consulting firm.
She was previously senior vice president for government affairs at Charter Communications/Spectrum. There, she directed the organization’s political engagement with Congress and the White House and managed internal and external government affairs teams.
Prior to that, she served as senior vice president and government affairs department head at the American Hotel and Lodging Association, where she ran federal, state, and local advocacy efforts.
Before that, she spent a decade on Capitol Hill working as chief of staff for former Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts, policy director for former Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, and chief of staff for the nonpartisan Campaign to Fix the Debt.
Sinders will begin her role with the Chamber on October 16 and will take over in full on January 5, after Brinegar retires.
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