The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance position was left vacant in April when Janet Labar, the alliance’s first CEO, resigned.

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance has hired Robert McCutcheon, a former executive in the outdoor power equipment industry, as its next president and CEO. He will assume his role Monday. Why it matters: McCutcheon is expected to leverage his decades of leadership to strengthen an organization that drives economic investment and advocates for the business community's priorities,

There is a new leader for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. Former Husqvarna North America CEO Robert McCutcheon will join as president and CEO effective Monday. ALSO READ: App State University chancellor resigns He will replace interim president Andrea Smith,

This is not going to be a CEO that comes in with a change agenda,” the business organization's leader tells CBJ. “This is a CEO coming in to continue the work that we started and propel us forward.” The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance has hired former Husqvarna Group North America executive Robert McCutcheon as its new CEO.