The Hartford Parking Authority board of commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint Khouloud “Kay” Al Mannai as chief executive officer, elevating her from the interim CEO role she has held since October. She will also continue to serve as the agency’s chief financial officer. The five-member board, composed of Hartford residents appointed by the mayor, said […]
The Hartford Parking Authority board of commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint Khouloud “Kay” Al Mannai as chief executive officer, elevating her from the interim CEO role she has held since October.
Khouloud “Kay” Al Mannai
She will also continue to serve as the agency’s chief financial officer.
The five-member board, composed of Hartford residents appointed by the mayor, said it was confident in Al Mannai’s ability to lead the authority’s operations, strategic initiatives and long-term management of the city’s parking infrastructure.
“The Hartford Parking Authority plays a significant role in providing safe access and supporting economic vitality,” Al Mannai said. “My goal is to move the Authority forward in a proactive way — anticipating the city’s growth needs, modernizing thoughtfully, and serving as a strategic partner to the city on mobility, EV infrastructure, planning, safety and accessibility.”
Board Chair Zoë Chatfield said Al Mannai’s experience as CFO and interim CEO factored into the board’s decision. She also cited Al Mannai’s interest in collaborating with other Hartford leaders on economic development initiatives.
The Hartford Parking Authority is a statutory, independent municipal authority established under state law. It manages city-owned parking facilities, including the nearly 1,000-space MAT Garage at Main and Trumbull streets and the Hartford Public Library Parking Deck, as well as on-street parking and residential permit parking programs across the city.
Al Mannai’s appointment as CEO took effect immediately.
She replaces Jill Turlo, who resigned in September 2025 after a tumultuous period at the parking authority.
