Navjeet Bal

Navjeet Bal is an experienced professional with a diverse background in finance, law, and public service. She recently transitioned from her role as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Social Finance, Inc., a national nonprofit and registered investment advisor, to become the President and CEO of MassDevelopment.14

Bal has over 35 years of experience in infrastructure finance, legal expertise, and strategic leadership.1 Her career highlights include:

1. Serving as Commissioner of Revenue for Massachusetts under Governor Deval Patrick from 2008 to 2011.13
2. Working at law firms Mintz Levin and Nixon Peabody LLP.1
3. Nearly a decade at Social Finance Inc., where she was General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.12

Bal's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College and a juris doctor from Northeastern University School of Law.1 She has received recognition for her work, including:

• The Grunin Prize for Social Entrepreneurship at NYU Law School for her legal work on the Veterans CARE project.1
• The NASABA Cornerstone Award for her leadership in the South Asian legal community.1

On December 9, 2024, Bal officially started her new role as President and CEO of MassDevelopment, joining the Healey-Driscoll administration.4 In this position, she will lead the state's development finance agency and land bank, working to stimulate economic growth across Massachusetts.1