In Surprise Move, Mamdani Names Lina Khan to Development Post
Mayor Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan to chair the New York Economic Development Corporation in a surprise personnel shift.
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Mayor Mamdani has named Lina Khan as the new chair of the Economic Development Corporation. Alongside this appointment, Anthony Shorris has been selected as the president and CEO of the organization. These leadership changes follow the termination of a $9.9 million contract with McKinsey.
Coverage from The City Reporter, NYC.gov, Deadline, and The New York Times details these administrative moves. Reports emphasize the dual focus on economic development and economic justice. The selection of Khan, known for antitrust work, is noted by outlets as a significant strategic shift.
Future developments hinge on how these new leaders align the Economic Development Corporation with the city’s updated policy goals. Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for the transition or the specific operational mandates for Khan and Shorris.
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Quick answers
Who was appointed to lead the Economic Development Corporation?
Lina Khan has been named chair, and Anthony Shorris has been appointed president and CEO.
What happened to the city's contract with McKinsey?
Mayor Mamdani terminated a $9.9 million contract with the firm.
What is the primary focus of these new appointments?
According to reporting, the hires aim to blend economic development with economic justice.
Coverage (4)
- Mamdani Tapped McKinsey Partner After Axing $9.9 Million McKinsey Contract The City Reporter · 7h ago
- Mayor Mamdani Appoints Veteran City Leader Anthony Shorris as President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation NYC.gov · 7h ago
- Antitrust Crusader Lina Khan Named Chair Of New York's Economic Development Corporation Deadline · 7h ago
- With 2 Hires, Mamdani Blends Economic Development With Economic Justice The New York Times · 7h ago broke it first
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