Chris Suozzi
Keynote Speaker & Coach | Empowering Economic and Workforce Development for Governments & Corporations |
- Role
- Executive Vice President Business & Workforce Development at Genesee County Economic Development Center
- Location
- Batavia, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Suozzi
With a background in industrial engineering and an EMBA, I have built a career spanning roles in supply chain management, workforce development, and economic growth. My professional journey has included leadership positions at companies such as Rosina Food Products and Rich Products Corporation, where I honed my skills in logistics optimization, distribution operations, and strategic planning. Since 2007, I’ve been serving as the Executive Vice President of Business & Workforce Development at Genesee County Economic Development Center. Through this role, I’ve contributed to over $8 billion in capital investment projects that have generated thousands of jobs and advanced workforce training programs to align with local industry needs.At Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC), we drive economic growth by connecting businesses with shovel-ready sites and workforce development opportunities between the Buffalo and Rochester markets. Dedicated to fostering investment and job creation for our community’s future generations, we offer financial assistance packages, real estate solutions tailored to business needs, advanced manufacturing initiatives like the STAMP Mega-Site project—already attracting over $1 billion in investments—and innovative programming for regional workforce readiness. Contact me today to discuss how GCEDC can support your next project or help your business thrive in Genesee County!
Experience
Executive Vice President Business & Workforce Development
Genesee County Economic Development Center
Jul 2007 — Present · Batavia, NY, US
Spearheaded economic development initiatives, generating over $8B in capital investment and creating jobs in Genesee County. • Facilitated the sale of over $30M in real estate across eight industrial parks, positioning New York as a hub for advanced manufacturing. • Developed a high school mechatronics program that produced 100+ skilled technicians and inspired over K-12 students towards local career paths over the last 8 years.
Education
Jacksonville University
EMBA, Business
1994 — 1995
Batavia High School
New York State Regents Diploma, College Level
1980 — 1982
Genesee Community College
AS, STEM
1982 — 1984
Alfred University
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
1984 — 1987
Skills
- Product Development
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Sales
- Purchasing
- Economic Development
- International Sales
- P&L Responsibility
- Workforce Development
- P&L Management
- International Business
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Inventory Management
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Competitive Analysis
- Crm
- Contract Negotiation
- Selling
- Start-Ups
- Strategic Partnerships
- Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Product Management
- Global Business Development
- Networking
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Forecasting
- Sales Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Logistics
- New Business Development
- Product Marketing
- Manufacturing
- Commercialization
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