NYC & COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW MEMBERS

– Leaders Across Arts & Culture, Aviation, Hospitality and More Join NYC & Company’s Board of Directors –

New York City (March 1, 2023) – Charles Flateman, NYC & Company Board Chair and The Shubert Organization Executive Vice President, today announced the election of nine new board members to the organization’s Board of Directors.

Their election took place at NYC & Company’s annual board meeting, held February 28, 2023, at the Empire State Building. New board members elected to a two-year term for 2023 include:

  • Leon Goldberg, Managing Director, United Airlines
  • EB Kelly, Senior Managing Director, Tishman Speyer
  • Amy Roth, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Whitney Museum of American Art
  • Gina Duncan, President, Brooklyn Academy of Music
  • Sandra Perez, Executive Director, NYC Pride
  • Sally Tallant, President & Executive Director, Queens Museum
  • David Burke, Chef and Restaurateur
  • Kwame Onwuachi, Chef, Author and Restaurateur, Tatiana
  • Kyle Kimball, Vice President, Government Relations, Con Edison Center

New ex-officio members elected to a three-year term for 2023 include:

  • Janno Lieber, Chief Operating Officer, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
  • Lee Perlman, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Greater New York Hospital Association

These individuals join an esteemed group of local business leaders who serve on NYC & Company’s Board of Directors. Leading with experience, insight and vision, this group of industry experts helps uphold the organization’s mission to drive New York City’s economy through tourism. A full list can be found on the NYC & Company website http://www.nycgo.com/articles/nyc-company-board-of-directors.

About NYC & Company:
NYC & Company is the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nycgo.com.

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