Mamdani Names Lina Khan to Lead NYC Economic Development Corporation
The former Federal Trade Commission chief will steer the city’s development board as Mamdani seeks to align growth with affordability.
- On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Lina Khan as chair of the Economic Development Corporation's board, with McKinsey partner Anthony Shorris joining as president and CEO.
- The delayed appointment follows more than six months into Mamdani's tenure, after civic leaders questioned why the EDC leadership position remained vacant during tension at City Hall.
- Khan, who gained prominence arguing Amazon was a monopoly at Yale Law School and later pursued Big Tech antitrust cases as Federal Trade Commission chair, said the EDC 'has a vital role to play in ensuring that New York's economy is growing in ways that make our city more affordable, efficient and resilient.'
- During a press conference, Mamdani called the pair a 'dream team' and stated 'economic development and economic justice must go hand in hand,' with the Shorris-led EDC planning to build affordable housing and support small businesses across all boroughs.
- Gothamist characterized the appointments as 'a shakeup for the agency, which has been criticized over the years for being too cozy with business interests,' signaling a leftward shift in city government, though business leaders voice concerns about corporate exodus.
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Mamdani Taps Antitrust Crusader Lina Khan for Key Role in His Administration
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Names Antitrust Crusader Lina Khan Chair Of City’s Economic Development Corporation
Lina Khan, an antitrust crusader who targeted Big Tech companies during her run as head of the Federal Trade Commissioner, has been named chair of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. The appointment by Mayor Zohran Mamdani was a surprise, and the latest indication of the leftward shift of the government of the largest […]
Mamdani throws business leaders a curveball: Tapping antitrust crusader Lina Khan
Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan will head the board of directors for NYC's Economic Development Corporation.Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesLongtime Mamdani ally Lina Khan will head the board of directors for NYC economic development.McKinsey partner and former public servant, Anthony Shorris, will take on the president role.The mayor hopes to marry his affordability goals with ongoing business development in the city.Zohran Mamda…
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