5 We Watched: HBJ recaps the year for five leaders we spotlighted in 2024

Each year, Hartford Business Journal picks five or more business, political, education or other leaders to watch in the year ahead because we expect them to make headlines. 

Here’s a look back at the years our 2024 5 to Watch picks had over the past 12 months. 

Hartford Mayor Arulampalam eyes state funding request for empty office space conversions

In first ‘whirlwind’ year as CEO, Lee faces challenges, including Boeing strike impact, and opportunities in ‘booming’ space industry

Under Maduko, newly merged CT community college system records enrollment gains, erases deficits

Duncaster, CEO Papa see expansion plans halted by court appeal as senior-living facility marks 40th year

In tumultuous year for Aetna/CVS Health, Kane’s time leading Hartford health insurer short-lived