CBIA taps Chris Davis as new VP of public policy

Chris Davis has been hired as vice president of public policy at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), effective Oct. 30.

Davis is currently manager of public affairs at the nonpartisan quasi-public Connecticut Lottery Corp. Earlier in his career, he represented the General Assembly’s 57th House District from 2011 to 2021, serving as ranking member of the key Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee.

“Chris Davis was well-known throughout his time in the General Assembly for his willingness to work in a collaborative, bipartisan way,” CBIA President and CEO Chris DiPentima said. “His policy record, leadership experience, and commitment to our state further strengthens CBIA’s mission to boost Connecticut’s economic competitiveness and growth and provide opportunities for all residents.”

Davis replaces Eric Gjede, who is leaving the organization to join Statehouse Associates LLC, a public policy and lobbying firm based in Avon.