Christopher Harding

Chair

Massachusets Cannabis Control Commision

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Christopher Harding was appointed Chair of the Cannabis Control Commission in May 2026, bringing decades of leadership experience across state government and the private sector, with a background in organizational management, strategic operations and technology modernization. He previously served as Chief of Staff and Undersecretary at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), where he helped oversee strategic planning and operations across the largest secretariat in Massachusetts government. Harding also served as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) and was a founding member of the Cannabis Advisory Board, where he chaired the industry subcommittee.