Choose New Jersey Announces Wesley Mathews as Next President and CEO
Matthews was selected by the Board of Directors of Choose New Jersey to serve as president beginning in February 2022.
(Newark, NJ) – Choose New Jersey, New Jersey’s premier non-profit economic development organization, today announced that Wesley Mathews will serve as President and CEO beginning February 2022. Mathews succeeds Jose Lozano, who has served as president and CEO of the organization since June 2018.
“Under Wesley Mathews’ leadership, Choose New Jersey continues its important mission to strengthen and grow New Jersey’s economy and attract global businesses to the state.” Ralph LaRossa, Chairman of Choose New Jersey and Chief Operating Officer of PSEG, said:“Choose New Jersey appeals to companies around the world that New Jersey is the best place to do business, so Wes’ extensive experience in diplomatic relations, international trade, investment, and business development has helped us to grow our business. will be invaluable in advancing our organization’s mission.”
A career diplomat, Matthews joined the U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs in 2008 and has served at U.S. embassies and consulates in India, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Washington, DC. Most recently, she worked at the US Embassy in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia as Deputy Economic Counselor to manage bilateral economic and energy policies. Seconded from the U.S. Department of State from 2018 to 2019, Matthews founded the New Jersey Bureau of International Trade and Investment at the New Jersey Department of Economic Development.
“As we rebuild and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to share New Jersey’s story of innovation and increase the state’s presence in global commerce.” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Wesley Matthews’ experience in the U.S. diplomat, New Jersey government, and the private sector will help bring new businesses and jobs to our state. We look forward to continuing to grow and strengthen.”
As Director and Vice President of the International Trade and Investment Administration, Matthews is instrumental in advancing New Jersey’s international reach, overseeing efforts to attract foreign direct investment to the state and promoting New Jersey as a premier business destination. advertised. Matthews played a key role in developing markets and organizing trade missions to several countries.Additionally, Matthews
Served as liaison with New Jersey’s federal government on trade and investment issues.
“I would like to thank the Choose New Jersey Board of Directors for this wonderful opportunity to develop New Jersey’s economy and attract new businesses to our state.” Matthews said. “Under the leadership of Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey is a leading global competitor for businesses to grow and expand their businesses. We look forward to further developing our progress.”
Prior to joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he held finance and business development roles in the private sector of Nortel Networks and FedEx. He has received several awards from the State Department throughout his career, including multiple Distinguished Honors for advancing U.S. economic diplomacy.
“Wes is an excellent choice as the next leader of Choose New Jersey, building on the extraordinary partnership that was forged between Choose New Jersey and the EDA under the leadership of Jose Lozano during Governor Murphy’s first term. And I look forward to working with him, as he has brought so much success to our state’s economy.” Tim Sullivan, CEO, New Jersey EDA“During Wes’ time on the EDA team, he played a key role in the selection of New Jersey and many of the EDA’s major initiatives, most notably Governor Murphy’s trade missions to India, Germany and Israel. With his success, and his extensive diplomatic and commercial experience, I know he will be an extraordinary ambassador for New Jersey at home and abroad.”
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Choose New Jersey is a privately funded 501 (c)(3) economic development organization whose mission is to stimulate job creation and attract capital investment to New Jersey. Choose the New Jersey market nationally and internationally as the best place to grow your business in the US. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff are supported by a network of state agencies and private partners to provide free, confidential assistance as a guide for businesses to establish operations in New Jersey. By harnessing the power of business, labor, academic and government leaders, Choose New Jersey aims to enable growth in all sectors of the state economy and build a stronger, more prosperous New Jersey for all. I’m here. For more information, please visit www.choosenj.com.
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