Mayor's Office

The Director of Economic Opportunity  and Development plays a vital role in shaping the City’s economic future by helping to ensure  that the local economy is competitive, inclusive, and connected to regional, state, national, and  global economic systems. The incumbent serves as the City’s chief economic development  advisor and is responsible for developing and sustaining strategic relationships with key privateand nonprofit-sector partners, including major institutions, corporations, small businesses,  chambers of commerce, and local, regional, and statewide economic development agencies such  as Capitalize Albany and Empire State Development. The Director is responsible for developing  and driving an economic development strategy that operationalizes the Mayor’s economic vision,  ensuring that growth benefits all communities, supports businesses of all sizes, and integrates  economic opportunity into policymaking across City government. The Director reports to the  Deputy Mayor and serves as a member of the Deputy Mayor’s executive team, which also  includes the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Mayor, Public Safety Commissioner, and Director of  Intergovernmental Affairs. This role is dedicated to advancing the City’s economic development  priorities, fostering small business growth, and positioning the City to compete effectively in the  global economy.