NEW YORK, New York, United States, April 2025 — Hornblower Group, a leading global experiences and transportation company, has announced the appointment of Ali Chaudhry as Executive Vice President and Lead of Government Partnerships, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Chaudhry will be responsible for enhancing the company’s relationships with key government stakeholders and community leaders, shaping public policy initiatives, and advancing strategic partnerships across public and private sectors.
Chaudhry brings extensive expertise in infrastructure, government relations, and business development and will support the strategic growth of Hornblower’s Ferry and Attractions division, while contributing to broader organizational objectives.
Prior to joining Hornblower Group, Chaudhry served as Senior Vice President and Chief of Development & Government Relations at AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm. During his seven-year tenure, he led business development across the East Coast, the Caribbean, and South America, spearheading public-private partnerships in transit, aviation, and clean energy. Notably, he was a key figure in landmark infrastructure projects such as the JFK Airport redevelopment, Penn Station redevelopment, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway repairs, and the Grand Central Madison rail terminal.
Earlier in his career, Chaudhry served in the New York State Executive Chamber as Deputy Secretary for Transportation and Deputy Secretary for Economic Development, overseeing major transportation agencies including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the Department of Transportation, as well as economic development institutions such as Empire State Development and the Division of Housing and Community Renewal. He also acted as lead counsel for transformational projects including the LaGuardia Airport redevelopment and the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
“Ali’s extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, coupled with his deep understanding of infrastructure and government relations, will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand our impact,” said Mike Flaskey, Chief Executive Officer, Hornblower Group. “We are confident that Ali will play a key role in helping us strengthen our position in the market and deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders.”
“I’m honored to join Hornblower Group and contribute to its incredible portfolio,” said Ali Chaudhry. “My focus will be on building meaningful, strategic relationships that foster collaboration across both the public and private sectors to drive positive change, navigate complex challenges, strengthen our community connections, and ensure that Hornblower continues to be a leading transportation and experiences company.”
Chaudhry holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School.
Hornblower Group
Hornblower Group is a global leader in water-based and land-based experiences, ferry and transportation services. Through its City Experiences and Hornblower Marine brands, and supported by its tech subsidiary Anchor Operating System, LLC, the company serves more than 20 million guests annually across over 50 U.S. cities and 10 countries.
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