Welcome Dana

Welcome to the Board, Dana! Please join us in welcoming Dana Randell, EVP and Chief Audit Executive at Synchrony, to The Stamford Partnership’s Board of Directors. A Stamford resident and community leader, Dana brings deep experience in corporate governance, financial oversight, risk management, and regulatory compliance.Dana leads the global Internal Audit function at Synchrony, which provides responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people. She advises the company on enterprise risk, regulatory engagement, and audit strategy.…

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Welcome to the Board of Directors, Joseph Montalbano

Welcome to the Board of Directors, Joseph Montalbano We’re proud to welcome Joseph Montalbano, AIA, Principal & CEO of CPG Architects, to The Stamford Partnership’s Board of Directors. Joe leads CPG’s long-term strategic growth and day-to-day operations, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to innovative design strategies that, for over 45 years have, created meaningful experiences and lasting connections.With decades of executive leadership, team building, and trusted advisory experience, Joe has guided the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects across multiple market sectors. His client portfolio includes…

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Welcome back to the board Michael Jean!

Welcome back, Michael Jean! We’re excited to welcome Michael Jean back to The Stamford Partnership’s Board of Directors. Michael is a seasoned government affairs executive who currently serves as Director of State and Local Government Affairs at NBCUniversal, where he leads strategic engagement with political leaders and senior officials across the country.In his role at NBCUniversal, Michael designs and executes advocacy strategies on issues like economic development incentives, film and digital media tax credits, sports policy, production regulations, and workforce development initiatives that drive…

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Stamford Tech Hub Ribbon Cutting

🎉 After four years of hard work, we had the exciting opportunity to officially open The Stamford Tech Hub’s new space. Community leaders, partners, recent graduates, and supporters gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting and graduation of our most recent cohort. The Stamford Tech Hub brings free, high-impact tech training to Stamford residents with programs ranging from 1-day digital immersions to 6-month career readiness bootcamps, all designed to develop local tech talent and connect residents to jobs in the digital economy. Thanks to…

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Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership

Darrell Johnson Appointed Executive Director of Stamford Partnership Stamford, CT – April 21, 2025 — The Stamford Partnership proudly announces the appointment of Darrell Johnson as its new Executive Director. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Johnson brings a strong background in strategic planning, marketing, and community engagement to the role.Johnson's appointment signals a new chapter for the Stamford Partnership, a leading public-private collaboration that works to drive economic development, foster innovation, and enhance quality…

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McKinsey’s Stefano Redaelli Joins the Stamford Partnership Board

McKinsey's Stefano Redaelli Joins the Stamford Partnership Board STAMFORD — The Stamford Partnership is pleased to announce that McKinsey's Stefano Redaelli is joining the Board of Directors. Stefano is a member of McKinsey’s Advanced Industries practice, and the Managing Partner for McKinsey’s Stamford, CT, office.He specializes in serving B2B companies with distributed operations, both public and privately owned, at the intersection of the Industrials, Logistics and Construction value chains (OEMs, Distributors, Logistics operators and Service providers).Stefano joined McKinsey in 2003 in Italy, worked for 5 years…

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The Stamford Partnership Welcomes New Board Member Lisa Lanspery of Synchrony

The Stamford Partnership Welcomes New Board Member Lisa Lanspery of Synchrony STAMFORD — The Stamford Partnership is thrilled to welcome its newest board member, Lisa Lanspery! Lisa is the Senior Vice President of External Communications at Synchrony, a Fortune 200 consumer finance company. With more than two decades of expertise in corporate communications, Lisa has a range of experience in public relations, issues management, storytelling, and brand positioning. At Synchrony, she has worked on multiple change management programs including a CEO transition, COVID-19 communications, acquisitions, social issues,…

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The Stamford Partnership Announces Kevin Peraino Will Serve as Next CEO

The Stamford Partnership Announces Kevin Peraino Will Serve As Next CEO STAMFORD — The Stamford Partnership announced today that Kevin Peraino—a seasoned and award-winning nonprofit executive, journalist, and author—has been named the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Peraino, who has spent nearly 25 years living in Southwest Connecticut, brings a strong record of nonprofit leadership and public-policy expertise to the role.The Stamford Partnership is a swiftly growing nonprofit public-private partnership that works to improve the lives of those living and working in Stamford.…

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