C-Speak: The Language of Executives

JD Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, on navigating the public and private sector

January 23, 2024 PNC & Boston Business Journal Season 3 Episode 5
C-Speak: The Language of Executives
JD Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, on navigating the public and private sector
Show Notes

JD Chesloff credits a diverse range of mentors, and experience, for his ability to transition from public service to the private sector. A former state and federal employee, Chesloff began developing key insights that continue to shape his approach to work.  

“Showing up, getting out of your lane and bending toward collaboration are three lessons that I have lived by,” said Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, which works with state public policy makers on various issues. 

Chesloff, CEO of the roundtable for 13 years, details his career journey in this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast.

Listen to the episode to hear more from Chesloff about:

  • Lessons learned during the height of the Covid pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.
  • How this self-described “son of hippies” morphed into a leader in the business community.
  • His favorite spot in Boston.


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