In a move that has been rumored for months now, the Rochester Business Alliance has named Bob Duffy to take over as President and CEO after Sandy Parker retires at the end of this year.
Duffy said, “I would like to thank the Rochester Business Alliance Board of Directors, executive committee, and search committee for their confidence and for providing me with this outstanding opportunity. I have always had immense respect for Rochester Business Alliance and its work advocating for business and the community at large and providing valuable services to its members. I look forward to returning home to Rochester and working as part of the great RBA team.”
A committee comprised of members of the Rochester Business Alliance Board of Directors conducted a regional search and considered more than 50 applications for the position. The search committee recommended Duffy to the executive committee, which approved hiring him as RBA president and CEO.
Daan Braveman, RBA board chairman and Nazareth College president said, “Bob Duffy’s broad experience as lieutenant governor, Rochester mayor, and Rochester police chief position him well as the next Rochester Business Alliance president and CEO. Bob has led the regional economic development council effort statewide and worked extensively in the Rochester region to advocate for key projects, including Eastman Business Park. He has both the community collaboration experience and political ties that will be critical in forging alliances and advocating on behalf of RBA membership.”
Duffy has been Lieutenant Governor in Governor Cuomo's administration since January of 2011. He was Rochester Mayor from 2006 until 2011 and previously was Rochester Police Chief for several years. He will take over as RBA Pres. and CEO on January 5.
