Massachusetts Convention Center Authority hires new chief people officer

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has hired Yuisa Pérez (pictured) as chief people officer, effective 22 May, 2024. With 20 years’ experience as a human resources leader, Perez will lead the MCCA in fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture for MCCA employees, its contract partners, and guests that visit its facilities annually. Gloria Larson, interim executive director of the MCCA said: “I am confident that Yuisa will have a positive and lasting impact on the MCCA’s culture and workplace.” Yuisa most recently served as the chief people officer at the Museum of Science, Boston. She said: “I am excited for this opportunity to join the MCCA and I look forward to engaging with employees and stakeholders in the coming months and finding ways we can strengthen workplace culture and participation, while providing a memorable experience for our clients.” The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority owns and oversees the operations of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, the Boston Common Parking Garage, The Lawn On D, and The Lot On D.