Emma Pfohman, CEO of the Association for a Better New York (ABNY), shares insights from her career with a focus on economic development, public-private partnerships, tourism and the creative economy. She discusses ABNY’s role in bringing together leaders from the business, civic and government sectors to address some of New York City’s biggest challenges and opportunities.
Pfohman explores what she believes New York needs to remain competitive as a place to live, work, build businesses and invest, as well as the importance of tourism, the creative economy and major events. She also reflects on her experience helping lead the city’s pandemic response and discusses quality-of-life issues, public-private collaboration and her vision for the next chapter of ABNY.