Who led the puritans Massachusetts bay colony?

The Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were led by John Winthrop, who served as the colony's first governor from 1630 to 1649. Winthrop envisioned the colony as a "city upon a hill," a model of Christian charity and governance. Under his leadership, the colony established a theocratic government and sought to create a society based on Puritan religious principles. His vision and governance significantly shaped the early development of New England.