Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency
Mamdani is shaking up New York City's economic leadership by tapping antitrust advocate Lina Khan and government veteran Anthony Shorris.
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Mamdani is moving to appoint Lina Khan as the chair of New York City's economic development agency. Alongside Khan, Mamdani is tapping Anthony Shorris for a key economic post.
Coverage from Business Insider and Gothamist emphasizes Khan's reputation as an antitrust crusader, describing the move as a curveball for business leaders. The New York Times notes that Mamdani is eyeing a McKinsey partner to lead the economic development team, while The Guardian and Commercial Observer highlight the involvement of Shorris.
Future developments depend on the formalization of these appointments for the city's economic development leadership.
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Quick answers
Who is being appointed to lead the NYC economic development agency?
Mamdani is expected to appoint Lina Khan as the chair of the agency.
Who else is being tapped for key economic roles?
Anthony Shorris, described as a government veteran, is also being named to a key economic post.
How has the appointment of Lina Khan been characterized?
Business Insider described the move as a curveball for business leaders, referring to Khan as an antitrust crusader.
Coverage (6)
- In Surprise Move, Mamdani Names Lina Khan to Development Post WSJ · 6h ago
- Mamdani Expected to Name Government Vet Anthony Shorris to Lead EDC Commercial Observer · 6h ago
- Mamdani throws business leaders a curveball: Tapping antitrust crusader Lina Khan Business Insider · 6h ago
- Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts The Guardian · 6h ago
- Mamdani Eyes a McKinsey Partner to Lead Economic Development Team The New York Times · 6h ago
- Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency Gothamist · 6h ago
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