Virginia Chamber Names Hall as New President and CEO

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Brad N. Hall as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a national search. He will assume the position on June 29, 2026. 

Hall succeeds Keith Martin, who has served as Interim CEO since August of 2025. Keith will remain with the Chamber and assume the role of Executive Vice President of Public Policy and General Counsel.

“Brad brings an exceptional combination of chamber leadership experience, strategic vision, and deep knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the importance of our rural communities,” said 2026 Virginia Chamber Chair and Search Committee Chair Jennifer Siciliano. “Having served in and led chambers throughout his career, he understands both the opportunities and challenges facing Virginia’s business community. That experience will allow him to immediately advance and execute on the priorities outlined in Blueprint Virginia 2035.”

Throughout his career, Hall has worked at the intersection of business, government, and community. Most recently, as Vice President of External Affairs for Appalachian Power, a division of American Electric Power, he provided executive leadership for the company’s government affairs, economic development, communications, customer relations, and community engagement departments across its three-state service territory of Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee.

With over 25 years of experience, Hall possesses a Master of Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Non-Profit Management and the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. 

Hall’s experience aligns closely with the Virginia Chamber’s mission to be the leading voice for business in the Commonwealth. In addition to his corporate leadership experience and education, he brings a deep understanding of chamber operations and member-driven organizations, having previously served as President & CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. His Chamber leadership, combined with his service to numerous nonprofit organizations and boards across four states, has given him a strong appreciation for the Chamber’s strategic priorities, governance structure, and the diverse needs of its members. 

“It is an honor to join the Virginia Chamber and help move its mission forward,” Hall said. “From day one, our focus will be clear: championing public policies that support a competitive business climate, listening closely to our members and expanding membership so that the Chamber continues to represent the full strength and diversity of Virginia’s economy. I am thankful for Keith Martin’s steady service as Interim CEO and for the exceptional work of the Chamber staff. Together, we will continue building a stronger future for businesses throughout the Commonwealth.”

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About the Virginia Chamber of Commerce:

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in the Commonwealth, with more than 30,000 members. The Virginia Chamber is a non-partisan organization that champions the interests of the business community in the legislative, regulatory, and political arenas to serve as the catalyst for positive change in all areas of economic development and competitiveness for Virginia. Learn more at www.vachamber.com.