Former MetroWest chamber CEO named head of power association

Bonnie Biocchi, the former CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, has been named executive director of the New England public power industry trade association.

Biocchi, of Groton, was announced as the Northeast Public Power Association’s executive director Friday, where she will focus on public utility advocacy and develop safety and training programs for the association’s member organizations. 

She’ll also oversee marketing and communications for the association. 

Biocchi brings years of experience working in the planning, regulatory and development fields, including most recently as director of development at Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester. She was president and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce from 2010 to 2015 and before that, regional director of the central region of the state’s Office of Business Development.