https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/23/silicon-valley-leadership-group-names-new-ceo-tech-housing-traffic/ > SAN JOSE — Ahmad Thomas, an investment banker and former legislative aide in the U.S. Senate, has been picked as the new chief executive officer of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the influential business group announced Thursday. > Thomas, an African-American, takes over on Aug. 10 as the new top executive with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, succeeding long-time CEO Carl Guardino. Previously, Thomas was a director with Barclays Bank and a top aide for Sen. Dianne Feinstein.