California Leaders Celebrates this Moment of Leadership Transition.

Congratulations to Ron Frierson on being named the next President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. A well-deserved milestone for a leader who has dedicated more than two decades to building a stronger, more equitable, and more prosperous Los Angeles.

Ron's journey is one of rare breadth — from leading the Business Team in Mayor Eric Garcetti's Office, shaping policy for one of the world's largest metropolitan economies, to driving large-scale economic development across the Western U.S. at Amazon, to serving as Chairman of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). At every stop, his focus has remained the same: people, place, and possibility.

As Ron himself once said: "We will continue to work towards creating an equitable and thriving economy." That vision now steps into the spotlight of one of the most iconic business communities in the world — Hollywood.

The Hollywood Chamber is gaining not just a leader, but a strategist, a bridge-builder, and a champion for inclusive growth. We can't wait to see what this next chapter looks like under his guidance.

Honored to know this great leader.