Genaro Iglesias to Lead Coral Gables Chamber in December
The former South Miami city manager will take over as President and CEO of the 1,600-member organization on December 1.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in People
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The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce has named Genaro Iglesias as its new President and CEO, effective December 1, 2026. Iglesias will lead the organization, which represents more than 1,600 members, following a search process conducted by the board.
Why it matters
The transition brings a new leader with extensive public sector experience to the chamber, signaling a potential shift in how the organization engages with municipal partners to support its business membership.
The chamber serves a network of 1,600 members and is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. The board selected Iglesias following a search of dozens of candidates to lead an organization with 100 years of history.
The players
Genaro Iglesias
Incoming President and CEO with extensive background in municipal management and emergency services leadership.
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
A century-old business advocacy organization representing more than 1,600 professional and commercial members.
Jorge Martinez
Current Chair of the Board overseeing the chamber's executive leadership transition for the 2026-2027 term.
The details
Iglesias enters the role with over 30 years of professional experience, including 24 years with the City of Miami Fire Department and a tenure as City Manager for South Miami. His academic background includes a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Saint Francis University and an MBA from Florida International University. He replaces outgoing leadership to manage the chamber's advocacy and member support services.
Timeline
December 1, 2026: Iglesias begins his duties as President and CEO.
2026-2027: Jorge Martinez serves as Chair of the Board.
2005: Iglesias retired from the City of Miami Fire Department.
Market Landscape
The appointment of Iglesias coincides with the 100-year anniversary of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment as the organization transitions into its second century of operations.
Members should anticipate potential changes to chamber programming and advocacy priorities once the new CEO takes office in December. Business owners should monitor upcoming member bulletins for updates on the transition plan and meeting opportunities with the new leadership.
The takeaway
Iglesias brings three decades of municipal and organizational experience to the business advocacy role. Members should prepare for outreach from the new CEO in early 2027 to assess current business climate needs.
Further reading
For more on professional transitions in the local business community, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami's Community News.
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