Adrienne Cole is the president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Cole became the first woman to lead the 129-year-old organization when she was named to the top role in March 2017. Cole has a long history as a leader in North Carolina economic development efforts. She previously served as executive director of Wake County Economic Development, among other roles.
Raleigh and its surrounding Research Triangle have a longstanding history of innovation. But now the region is becoming known for more than just the life sciences.