Manages, maintains and leases City property assets with the goal of maximizing return on assets. The department also manages and maintains assigned waterfront properties and provides Citywide quality of life services to eliminate blight.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Lee Benedict
SVP, Asset Management
lbenedict@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3623

Contributes to NYCEDC’s broader economic development mandate by acting as the City’s design and construction agent. The department provides the physical infrastructure, facilities and amenities that support NYCEDC’s real estate and property asset portfolios.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
David Kane
SVP, Capital Program
dkane@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3723

Acts as a liaison between NYCEDC and City, State and Federal elected officials, government offices and agencies, and community representatives and stakeholders to facilitate the achievement of NYCEDC’s mission.  The department ensures that proper protocol is followed when communicating with elected officials, community representatives, the Mayor's Office and government agencies. 

Promotes New York City as a premier place to do business and raises awareness of NYCEDC, our programs and our initiatives. The department does this by developing strategic marketing campaigns that enhance business development efforts, central business district development and City Hall’s various economic development initiatives.

Promotes and propels NYCEDC’s and the City’s economic development initiatives and raises awareness of their impact on the City's five boroughs.

Provides timely, accurate and meaningful financial information and advice to NYCEDC and its related entities. Consistently demonstrating fiscal responsibility, the department also promotes the efficient use and stewardship of resources in compliance with laws, regulations and reporting requirements.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Chris Malin
Controller, Accounting
cmalin@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3855

Handles all daily needs of NYCEDC, including delivering mail, photocopying, maintaining office supplies, managing car services and providing general maintenance of office space and equipment. The department manages NYCEDC's fleet of vehicles and is responsible for security issues, including fire and safety, and the maintenance of cellular devices.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Lawton Thomas
SVP, Administration Services
lthomas@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3633

Partners with NYCEDC departments and City agencies to lead in financial planning, analysis and accountability, with a commitment to service, strategic investments and transparency.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Tom Jones
SVP, Budget
tjones@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3877

Oversees certain NYCEDC and all NYCIDA Agreements, ensuring compliance with State and Local laws requiring detailed Annual Reporting. The department also manages and populates NYCEDC’s company-wide project compliance database.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Howard Spieler
SVP, Compliance
hspieler@nycedc.com
(212) 312-4254

Provides oversight, guidance and assistance in the procurement of goods and services to facilitate NYCEDC’s mission.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Maryann Catalano
VP, Contracts
mcatalano@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3536

Serves as a strategic business partner to all divisions of NYCEDC.  The department recruits and retains top talent, develops training and performance management initiatives and supports employees in achieving organizational goals

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Kristine Pizzo
SVP, Human Resources
kpizzo@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3608

Seeks to align information technology (IT) with the goals and objectives of the organization, dispenses technical services and contributes to the strategic direction of NYCEDC. The department does this by keeping the infrastructure and environment in-step with technology, moving the software development to SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), integrating GIS into our software development process and working with external agencies on their IT needs.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Ian Smith
SVP, MIS
ismith@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3653

Supports the operation and projects of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York City Capital Resources Corporation, Apple Industrial Development Corp., and Coney Island Development Corporation, by providing high quality legal counsel reflecting independent judgment and professionalism.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Meredith Jones
General Counsel
mjones@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3563

Supports NYCEDC by managing the organization’s records collection. The department catalogues, preserves, retrieves and destroys NYCEDC’s records in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible, while adhering to legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Provides in-house consultation on urban planning issues (e.g. zoning, traffic) and takes NYCEDC/IDA through ULURP, CEQR and SEQRA processes. The department also provides technical expertise in site cleanup issues.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Hardy Adasko
SVP, Planning
hadasko@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3703

Coordinates NYCEDC and interagency efforts on area-wide initiatives to strengthen the City’s central business districts and increase public access to the waterfront.

Develops, supports and expands the City’s maritime, aviation and freight infrastructure. The department also promotes private ferry service and provides expertise and advocacy for transportation improvements that stimulate economic development and serve the needs of the City’s businesses, residents and visitors.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Venetia Lannon
SVP, Maritime
vlannon@nycedc.com
(212) 312-4229

CIDC, established in 2003, is charged with spearheading and implementing a comprehensive planning process for Coney Island and creating a coordinated economic development strategy for the area. The 13-member Board of the CIDC includes City officials, local and Brooklyn-wide business and community leaders, and area residents. Learn more at the CIDC Website.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Lynn Kelly
President, CIDC
lkelly@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3845 

Supports the Mayor’s strategy of diversifying the economy. The department makes New York City more business friendly for new and existing companies in the City's five boroughs by encouraging investments and supporting job growth.

Responsible for analyzing the economic and fiscal impact of major influences on the City’s economy. These may range from significant events such as national political conventions to private development projects, City infrastructure investments and economic policy decisions. The department also publishes monthly reports on economic conditions.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Randy Weiss
SVP, Economic Research & Analysis
rweiss@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3775

Composed mainly of former private-sector strategy consultants and serves the function of an internal strategy group. The team conducts research and analysis, makes recommendations and builds consensus on a number of different economic development challenges that often involve the interests of other City agencies and the Mayor’s overall agenda.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Sarita James
SVP, Strategic Planning
sjames@nycedc.com
(212) 312-3811

Provides project management and analysis for real estate sales, funding agreements, deed modifications, developer submissions, planning projects and more. The department also staffs the New York City Industrial Development Agency, which issues tax-exemptions and tax-exempt bonds for appropriate entities.