RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce (“Virginia Chamber”) today announced the appointment of Cathie J. Vick as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a national search. She will assume her position on April 1, 2025, succeeding Barry DuVal, who has served as the leader of the Virginia Chamber since 2010. The Board of Directors has named DuVal as Senior Advisor to Vick and the Board for the remainder of 2025.
Vick currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate & Government Affairs at Transurban, one of the world’s leading toll-road operators. Prior to that, she served as Chief Development & Public Affairs Officer at the Port of Virginia – one of the nation’s largest ports – for a decade, where she worked with elected and appointed officials at all levels of government and partner organizations to drive economic growth for the Commonwealth.
“We are very pleased to announce Cathie as the incoming President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber,” said 2025 Virginia Chamber Chair Linda Stanley. “Having served on the Blueprint Virginia Executive Committee and the Virginia Chamber Board of Directors, Cathie is passionate about the Chamber’s mission, and I look forward to working with her on the development of Blueprint Virginia 2035 this year.”
“Cathie has built an impressive career dedicated to public policy, advocacy, government relations, and corporate strategy within the infrastructure, transportation, and energy sectors,” shared 2024 Virginia Chamber Chair Robert Duvall. “We’d like to thank Alan Witt and the entire search committee for their diligence in this process. We’re enthusiastic about Cathie’s strong, proven track record of successfully leading teams and initiatives that drive economic development for the Commonwealth.”
“Cathie was chosen in a rigorous and comprehensive selection process from a strong field of candidates,” added Alan Witt, chair of the search committee. “She is a remarkable leader recognized within our business community for her collaborative approach and ability to forge dynamic partnerships across the state.”
“I thank the Board for their diligence in the thoroughly conducted process and congratulate Cathie on her selection to this position,” said Outgoing Virginia Chamber President & CEO Barry DuVal. “Her extensive experience, leadership skills, and deep understanding of the Virginia business community make her an ideal fit to drive the next phase of growth for the Virginia Chamber. I have every confidence in her ability to build upon the momentum we’ve already established, and I look forward to a seamless and successful transition.”
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the work of the Virginia Chamber and its colleagues to serve our members and drive economic prosperity in the Commonwealth,” said Incoming Virginia Chamber President & CEO Cathie Vick. “I am fully committed to advancing the Chamber’s mission as the Commonwealth’s Voice for Business and am enthusiastic about working with the team to build on the tremendous momentum established under Barry’s leadership over the past decade.”
Cathie holds bachelor’s degrees, magna cum laude, in both communications and political science from James Madison University; a juris doctor, with honors, from Georgia State University College of Law; and a master’s degree in business administration, with honors, from William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business.