By Alex Christodoulides
Seth Pinsky, Bloomberg's pick, is to replace Robert Lieber, who held the position from January 2007 until last month. Pinsky joined the EDC, where he is currently executive vice president, in 2003 and has held several positions and worked on projects throughout the five boroughs, including Queens West. Prior to joining EDC, Pinsky was an associate with the New York law firm of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton for five years and has served as a financial analyst in mergers and acquisitions at James D. Wolfensohn Inc.”Since joining EDC in 2003, I have had the opportunity to work on projects that are reshaping our city and preparing us to meet the challenges of the future,” Pinsky said. “I know how dedicated the staff here is and I know how important it is to Mayor Bloomberg and the administration that we continue to advance innovative projects in all five boroughs.”Pinsky's promotion is subject to board approval, and if approved, he will oversee nearly 400 employees engaged in a wide array of economic development projects in all five boroughs.”Seth Pinsky has a great blend of public- and private-sector experience, including nearly five years at EDC working on some of its most important projects,” said Bloomberg. “As we work to advance projects over the next 23 months, having someone who can hit the ground running and lead this talented team of dedicated professionals is paramount. At a time when the national economy is increasingly uncertain, it's more important than ever that we continue investing in projects that will lead to long-term growth.”Lieber left the EDC in January to replace Daniel Doctoroff as the city's deputy mayor for economic development.”Seth's knowledge and experience of the projects in the EDC portfolio, including his direct leadership on many of the most visible, will help us advance them,” said Lieber. “It's all about creating jobs and improving the quality of life in all five boroughs, and Seth has the knowledge and skills to help us do that.”
