A nonprofit group devoted to main Houston into the long run has named its subsequent chief.
The Heart for Houston’s Future named David Gow as president and CEO, succeeding Brett Perlman, who was introduced in April to be remaining on the Heart with a concentrate on the Heart’s hydrogen initiative. Gow is the founder and chairman of Gow Media, CultureMap’s dad or mum firm. His position is efficient September 3.
“I’m excited to step into this chance with the Heart and work with the group, the board and plenty of different stakeholders to assist form Houston’s future,” Gow mentioned in an announcement. “The Heart presents an thrilling alternative to forged a imaginative and prescient for our area and determine initiatives that can make an affect.”
Gow — whose portfolio consists of CultureMap, its sister websites, and ESPN Radio’s Houston affiliate — is a board member of Goose Capital and chair of MSAI, an entity he fashioned by means of a SPAC acquisition. Earlier than he based Gow Media, he served as CFO and CEO of on-line watch retailer Ashford.com. Previous to Ashford, Gow was director of company technique at Compaq Computer systems and a marketing consultant at McKinsey & Co. He acquired his grasp’s in public coverage from Harvard and his bachelor’s in economics from Williams Faculty.
“David’s portfolio of experiences and abilities, document of innovation and success, and deep dedication to the Houston group make him the right match to guide the Heart as we chart and execute on our subsequent set of initiatives centered on guaranteeing a brilliant future for all residents within the Houston area,” provides Heart for Houston’s Future Board Chair Cindy Yeilding.
In his new position, Gow will lead the Heart’s subsequent effort, Imaginative and prescient 2050, which plans to determine the town’s key points, gaps, and alternatives.
“In the present day’s announcement additionally displays the success of the Heart’s clear hydrogen program,” Yeilding continues. “On behalf of the Heart’s board, I’d additionally like to acknowledge Brett for launching and constructing such a profitable and vital effort in addition to his general management and document of accomplishment on the Heart these previous seven years.”
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This text first appeared on our sister website InnovationMap.
