Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce hires new CEO

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce has hired a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mark Hiegel, a longtime Scottsdale resident and business executive, takes the reins from Rick Kidder who left in June for a similar position in New England.

Most recently, Hiegel served as director of marketing and business development for Greenberg Traurig, an international law firm in Phoenix as well as national communications manager for Make-A-Wish, America. Previously, Hiegel was managing partner at R&R Partners, Arizona, an international marketing agency with an office in Phoenix and a partner at Lavidge Hiegel Communications, an advertising agency in Phoenix. Hiegel also spent multiple years with PepsiCo, working throughout the United States, at its corporate headquarters in New York, and was On-Premise Managing Director responsible for 13 countries located in Singapore. Hiegel is an active and past member of more than 20 civic and philanthropic boards. Hiegel holds an MBA from Arizona State University.

“We are pleased to welcome Mark to lead the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Bryce Lloyd, market president of FirstBank and chair of the board for the Chamber. “Mark’s marketing and business acumen will serve our members well.”

Added Eric Larson, interim President and CEO: “One of Mark’s perfected skills is connecting people and ideas with action and results. His impact on the Chamber and our members will be immediate and powerful.”

Established in 1947, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission is “building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership.” As part of its ongoing member advocacy, the Chamber leads various economic development initiatives, public policy discussions and educational activities.

“As a longtime Scottsdale resident, I am thrilled to join the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Hiegel, who has most recently served on the chamber board and whose community involvement has included the Scottsdale Charros and serving on the Board of Trustees for the Scottsdale Cultural Council. “Scottsdale is one of the most vibrant and revered cities in the U.S. and I’m proud to embrace the future with the Scottsdale Chamber.”