On December 8, 2015 at the Boston Seaport World Trade Center, The Partnership Inc. hosted the Annual Meeting and Culmination where the Class of 2015 Next Generation Executives, Fellows and Associates graduated from their respective programs.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Jorge Quiroga were featured for this year’s Partnership Conversation about diversity in the City of Boston. Mr. Qurioga facilitated a candid conversation about the Mayor’s initiatives to uplift communities of color and to increase representation throughout Boston.

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh spoke at the holiday reception C-Suite Conversation, sponsored by John Hancock.  Attendees included Daniel Arrigg Coh, Mayor Walsh’s Chief of Staff; Brooks Tingle, SVP of John Hancock and Board Member; Ralph C. Martin II, Board Chair; Carol Fulp, President and CEO of the Partnership, Inc.;  and James Gallagher, EVP John Hancock.

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh spoke at the holiday reception ‘C-Suite Conversation’ sponsored by John Hancock.

Daniel Arrigg Coh, Mayor Walsh’s Chief of Staff; Brooks Tingle, SVP of John Hancock and Board Member; Ralph Martin, Board Chair; Carol Fulp President and CEO of the Partnership, Inc.; and James Gallagher, EVP John Hancock.

Ann Fudge, former Chairman and CEO of Young and Rubicam Brands, spoke about the importance of being part of a corporate board, and how to better position yourself be considered. She is pictured with Daisy Holmes, President of BNY Mellon Foundation, who is the presenting sponsor of the C-Suite Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard.

Ann Fudge, former Chairman and CEO of Young and Rubicam Brands, is pictured with Daisy Holmes, President of the BNY Mellon Foundation as the presenting

Ken Chenault, Former Chairman of American Express, attended the 25^th Anniversary Event on Martha’s Vineyard.

Also in attendance: Edward Baker Greene from FactSet Research, Senator Mo Cowan, Liz Walker of Liz Walker Productions, and Steve Hackley of Comcast. First Lady Diane Patrick was honored at the event.

On July 30th, The Partnership, Inc. hosted over 500 guests at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for its Summer Reception where they unveiled their new look and future initiatives. From left to right – Juan Carlos Morales Vice Chair of The Partnership, Carol Fulp President & CEO of The Partnership, Alexander Banos Senior Regional Director at Comcast, Dr. Barbara Kates-Garnick Executive Committee of The Partnership & Professor at Tufts University, Ralph C. Martin II Board Chair of The Partnership and SVP and General Counsel at Northeastern University.

The Partnership Inc. hosted a conversation with First Lady Diane Patrick, where Karen Kaplan President of Hill Holiday moderated. Taking part from the left: Edward Baker–Greene Board Chairman of the Partnership, Inc. and Senior Vice President of ING; Carol Fulp CEO of the Partnership, Inc.; Diane Patrick, Partner Ropes & Gray; Karen Kaplan, President of Hill Holiday; and Greg Flores, board member the Partnership Inc. and Chief HR Officer, TJX.

The Partnership Inc. hosted a conversation with First Lady Diane Patrick, where Karen Kaplan President of Hill Holiday moderated. Taking part from the left: Edward Baker–Greene Board Chairman of the Partnership, Inc. and Senior Vice President of ING; Carol Fulp CEO of the Partnership, Inc.; Diane Patrick, Partner Ropes & Gray; Karen Kaplan, President of Hill Holiday; and Greg Flores, board member the Partnership Inc. and Chief HR Officer, TJX.