Leadership of Empire State Development
Kenneth
Adams was confirmed as Empire State Development (ESD) President
& CEO and Commissioner of the New York State Department
of Economic Development on April 5, 2011.
Read more about Mr. Adams
here.
ESD Board of Directors
The Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors comprising two ex-officio members and seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The Chair of the Empire State Development Board is selected by the Governor and also serves as the Commissioner of Economic Development. Board members serve without compensation.
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