HireC-suiteFebruary 27, 2026
Ben Downing joins Massachusetts Clean Energy Center as Chief Executive Officer
Previously Chief Growth Officer at The Engine
Context
Former MA state senator who authored the state's offshore wind law takes charge of MassCEC's $41M grants budget. Previously backed climatetech startups like Form Energy and Sublime Systems at MIT's The Engine.
Move Details
- Person
- Ben Downing
- New Title
- Chief Executive Officer
- Previous Firm
- The Engine
- Previous Title
- Chief Growth Officer
- Announced
- February 27, 2026
- Effective
- April 1, 2026
- Seniority
- C-suite
- Move Type
- Hire
Tags
government