Marcel Vernon Sr.

Marcel Vernon Sr was named in late 2024 as the new Executive Director of the quasi-public Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. In this role he overseas the Boston Convention Center, Hynes Convention Center and the MassMutual Convention Center in Springfield.

Prior to that, Marcel Vernon, Sr. served as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance at Bay Cove Human Services, leveraging nearly three decades of professional expertise across finance, accounting, administration, and planning. His proficiency in global strategic and tactical planning enables him to adeptly oversee acquisitions and manage project financing arrangements. Throughout his career, Marcel has consistently improved sales, profit, and cash flow by strategically applying technology to optimize resource utilization. Prior to his role at Bay Cove, Marcel held the position of Chief Financial Officer at the University of New Hampshire. Marcel holds a Master's Degree in Finance and International Business from Syracuse University, complemented by a B.S. degree in Economics from Colgate University. Beyond his professional commitments, Marcel actively engages in advisory roles, serving as a member of the Whitman School of Business Advisory Council at Syracuse University and the Advisory Council of The CFO Leadership Council.