Brian T. McMahon has served as the full time Executive Director of the New York State Economic Development Council since January 1, 2000. Prior to that he served as the Director of Economic Development and Manufacturing for The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
NYSEDC is the principal organization representing more than 900 economic development professionals, which include the leadership of Industrial Development Agencies, Empire Zones, Local Development Corporations, commercial and investment banks, underwriters, bond counsels, utilities, chambers of commerce and private corporations. The purpose of NYSEDC is to promote the economic development of the state and its communities; encourage sound practices in the conduct of regional and statewide development programs; and, develop education programs that enhance the professional development skills of NYSEDC members.
NYSEDC also leads NY’s marketing activities for the biotech sector. Through its subsidiary NY Loves Bio, NYSEDC coordinates trade show, external communications, and public policy activities to expand and market NY’s life science strengths and assets nationally and internationally.
Brian McMahon is a director of the New York Business Development Corporation, the Council of Development Finance Agencies, and has served on numerous community boards, including the Wilton Wild Life Park and Preserve and the Albany YMCA.
Brian McMahon grew-up in Corning, New York, and graduated from SUNY-Albany in 1977 with a degree in Political Science. He resides in Saratoga Springs, New York with his wife Kim.