Rochelle (“Chellie”) L. Cameron is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, representing over 600,000 employees across 11 counties. Under Chellie’s leadership, the Chamber drives impact and business growth in the Greater Philadelphia region. The Chamber works to amplify the impact of business in the region, advocate for a more competitive business climate, and grow a vibrant and diverse business community.

Previously, Chellie served as CEO for the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation, including both Philadelphia International and the Northeast Philadelphia Airports. As CEO of the airports, Chellie was the city’s chief aviation representative in local, state, national, and international affairs. She was responsible for the operation of the airport system, and directed the planning, development, and administration of all airport activities during her tenure.

Chellie served on Philadelphia’s aviation leadership team for 11 years, including 6 ½ years as CEO. Prior to these roles, she spent 13 years working for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and served for seven years as an active-duty officer in the United States Air Force and one year as an Air Force civilian employee. She completed her military service in 1998 as an active-duty Captain.

Chellie is Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Economic and Community Advisory Council and represents the Chamber on the Boards of Directors for the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, the University City Science Center, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Previously, she served on other international, national, and local boards and advisory groups.

Chellie has received recognition as a collaborative and inclusive leader. Most recently, she was included in Philadelphia Magazine’s “150 Most Influential Philadelphians” list, the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 “Power 101” list, and City & State PA’s 2022 “Philly Power 100” and 2023 “Power of Diversity” lists.

Chellie holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in Government with a special concentration in economics and philosophy and an M.B.A. from Auburn University at Montgomery. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia.