Leadership of Empire State Development

Kenneth AdamsKenneth 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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