Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency
Mamdani is shaking up New York City's economic leadership by tapping antitrust figure Lina Khan for a key development agency role.
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Mamdani is moving to appoint Lina Khan as the chair of New York City's economic development agency. Coverage also indicates that Anthony Shorris, a government veteran, and a McKinsey partner are being considered for leadership roles within the city's economic development teams.
Reports from Business Insider and Gothamist characterize Khan as an "antitrust crusader" and describe her appointment as a "curveball" for business leaders. The Guardian and Commercial Observer further detail the involvement of Shorris in these key economic posts.
Future developments involve the formalization of these appointments and the potential impact of placing an antitrust specialist at the head of the city's economic development agency.
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Quick answers
Who is being appointed as chair of the NYC economic development agency?
Mamdani is expected to appoint Lina Khan.
Who else is mentioned as a potential appointee for economic posts?
Government veteran Anthony Shorris and a McKinsey partner are also cited in coverage.
How is Lina Khan's appointment being perceived by the business community?
According to Business Insider, her appointment is viewed as a curveball for business leaders.
Coverage (6)
- In Surprise Move, Mamdani Names Lina Khan to Development Post WSJ · 5h ago
- Mamdani Expected to Name Government Vet Anthony Shorris to Lead EDC Commercial Observer · 5h ago
- Mamdani throws business leaders a curveball: Tapping antitrust crusader Lina Khan Business Insider · 5h ago
- Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts The Guardian · 5h ago
- Mamdani Eyes a McKinsey Partner to Lead Economic Development Team The New York Times · 5h ago
- Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency Gothamist · 5h ago broke it first
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