Interim EDC CEO Jeanny Pak in the running to be agency's permanent leader.

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Title: Interim EDC CEO Jeanny Pak in the running to be agency's permanent leader.
Authors: Grieve, Jack (AUTHOR)
Source: Crain's New York Business. 6/8/2026, Vol. 42 Issue 21, p22-22. 1p.
Subjects: Executive succession, Executives, Distributive justice, City councils, Economic development, Cities & towns
Abstract: The article focuses on the search for a permanent president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), with interim leader Jeanny Pak under consideration for the role. Pak has led the agency since January and previously served as its chief financial officer, overseeing ongoing projects and new economic justice initiatives aligned with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's agenda. City Council members and officials emphasize the importance of appointing a permanent leader to provide strategic direction and continuity amid the agency’s transition. Meanwhile, the administration continues to advance major development projects and reshape NYCEDC’s focus toward broader economic inclusion and affordability. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on the search for a permanent president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), with interim leader Jeanny Pak under consideration for the role. Pak has led the agency since January and previously served as its chief financial officer, overseeing ongoing projects and new economic justice initiatives aligned with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's agenda. City Council members and officials emphasize the importance of appointing a permanent leader to provide strategic direction and continuity amid the agency’s transition. Meanwhile, the administration continues to advance major development projects and reshape NYCEDC’s focus toward broader economic inclusion and affordability. [Extracted from the article]
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