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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 Firm
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
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

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