Boston 2024 announced today that Joseph Rull has been named Chief Administrative Officer as part of the effort to bring the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the United States.
Prior to joining Boston 2024, Joseph Rull served as chief of operations and administration for Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, overseeing six city departments, including Property and Construction Management, Intergovernmental Relations and Labor Relations. Rull was instrumental in implementing the City’s agenda, resulting in significant improvements in the delivery of basic city services and several successful labor negotiations.
"Joe has an unmatched understanding of Boston and the needs of the neighborhoods and I am confident that his experience will serve as a great asset for Boston 2024," Mayor Walsh said. "In addition to hosting the greatest athletes in the world and inspiring another generation kids to be active, the Games presents an opportunity to improve our housing opportunities, transportation system and general infrastructure in ways that will benefit the City for decades after the Games occur. Joe has done amazing work for the City already and I know he will continue to serve our residents well in this new role."
"Being part of the effort to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Boston is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am very excited to join the team," Rull said. "I look forward to tapping my knowledge of the City and its neighborhoods to showcase our community on an international level and serve the needs of the region."
"I’m thrilled Joe has agreed to join our effort to welcome the world in 2024, advance the Olympic and Paralympic movements and leave a social and economic legacy that makes our region an even more spectacular place to live, work and play," said Boston 2024 Chairman John Fish.
Born and raised in South Boston, Rull attended Fitchburg State College and University of Massachusetts Boston. Rull also worked as Director of Legislative Affairs at the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Director of Special Projects at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce.
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