MPCC Monthly Luncheon: David Ginn, President & CEO of Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Description

In his leadership role with the CRDA, David works closely with the region’s top
business, academic and political leaders to shape and execute a comprehensive
regional economic development strategy. He also leads the organization’s day-to-day
efforts, and is directly involved with global business development and global marketing
initiatives.

David has been with the CRDA since its inception, serving as the organization’s
executive vice president and project director before being named president and CEO in
2000. A Certified Economic Development professional, he maintains a comprehensive
awareness of current issues in economic development, thanks in part to affiliations with
the International Economic Development Council and as past president of the S.C.
Economic Developers Association. He has also held professional economic
development and industrial marketing positions in Atlanta and Savannah.

David grew up in the Atlanta area, and holds a degree in economics and international
business from the University of Southern Mississippi. He also studied abroad at the
London School of Economics. He and his wife, Jean, live in Mount Pleasant with their
two children.