Mamdani Appoints Lina Khan as Chair of NYC Economic Development Corporation

Eric Adams (referred to here as Mamdani) has appointed former Federal Trade Commission chair, Lina Khan, to lead the New York City Economic Development Corporation. She will work alongside Anthony Shorris, a recent McKinsey partner turned EDC president.

By Lauren Feiner · The Verge · July 22, 2026, 18:22 UTC

Mamdani Appoints Lina Khan as Chair of NYC Economic Development Corporation

Topics: Antitrust Economic Development Policy

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