AdvanceCT, a New Haven-based nonprofit that works to engage, retain, and recruit businesses to Connecticut, announced that John Bourdeaux, the current president and director of business development, will become CEO on Sept. 30.
Bourdeaux will succeed Peter Denious, who became president in August 2019 when the organization was the Connecticut Economic Resource Center. Denious will remain as a part-time advisor with AdvanceCT for the remainder of 2023 after he steps down from his position.
Bordeaux joined AdvanceCT in March 2021 as chief of staff and was promoted to president in January 2022. Before joining the nonprofit, he served as vice president of advancement for the Connecticut Science Center. Earlier in his career, he held director of development positions at Hartford Stage and the Partnership for Strong Communities.
