The head of Boston’s most prominent construction firm, who hosted a delegation of the United State Olympic Committee back in October, will serve as the next chair of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

John Fish, 53, CEO and chairman of Suffolk Construction, will begin a two-year term following his May 14 inauguration at the Chamber’s 2014 Annual Meeting.

Fish was unanimously chosen by the Chamber’s Executive and Nominating Committees to succeed current chair Karen Kaplan, CEO of Hill Holiday.

“We are delighted that John is bringing his business acumen and tireless civic devotion to the Chamber,” said Paul Guzzi, president and CEO of the Chamber, in a statement. “His strong leadership of Suffolk Construction and of so many worthy causes has made him one of the most respected members of our community.  I very much look forward to working with him in the future.”

Fish has been at the helm of Suffolk for more than 30 years. In addition to his work at Suffolk, he serves on a variety of boards within the city and is vice chairman of Boston College’s board of trustees.

“John is deeply ingrained in the fabric of our city and region, and his record of achievement in business and philanthropy is truly impressive,” Kaplan said in a statement.  “His broad range of experiences and talents will be a tremendous asset to the Chamber and its mission.”

The Greater Boston Chamber advocates for the 1,500 Boston-based businesses looking to grow in the region. With Fish in charge, the Chamber’s economic agenda could expand well beyond city limits.

“The Chamber plays a critical role in strengthening our economy and community through its advocacy and by fostering a dialogue between the business, government, and civic communities,” Fish said in a statement. “As chair, I look forward to shaping the Chamber’s agenda for our new economy and creating a more global and collaborative network of business organizations beyond just Boston that will benefit the entire region.”

Fish met with various Olympic Committee members in October to discuss Boston’s prospects of hosting the 2024 Games. The group created buzz after recruiting Mitt Romney as a key adviser.

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