External Affairs

Our External Affairs division is comprised of the Government & Community Relations, Marketing, and Public Affairs departments.

DIVISION LEADERSHIP:

Benjamin Branham
EVP, External Affairs
(212) 312-5230 

Government & Community Relations

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. 

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Joseph Coletti
VP, Government and Community Relations
(212) 312-3524

Marketing

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.

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Peyton Sise
SVP, Marketing
(212) 312-3821 

Public Affairs

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

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP:
Patrick Muncie
VP, Public Affairs
(212) 312-3517