NEW WINDSOR, N.Y.
(Oct. 17, 2011) – The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. named Brian Gates, a long-time senior sales and marketing strategy executive, as its Vice President.
Gates will use his extensive knowledge of the region to define the real estate marketing strategy for the organization and lead and implement all real estate marketing programs. He will develop and follow up on business attraction and retention leads in the Hudson Valley and cultivate relationships with brokers, corporate real estate executives and property owners. He will also host real estate events promoting the Hudson Valley throughout the Tri-State area.
Gates worked for Miami-based Bacardi USA Inc. from 1980 to 2007. Most recently, he was the Divisional Vice President – Eastern Division, from 1997 to 2007, where he developed and executed national and local brand strategies for 20 spirit and wine brands and led a sales group of 25 employees. Prior to that he was the Regional Sales Manager – Metro New York, from 1993 to 1997, and the Regional Sales Manager – New Jersey Region, from 1985 to 1993.
“Brian’s impressive and extensive sales and marketing background as well as his deep business contacts throughout the Tri-State area will help launch a new real estate marketing strategy for HVEDC,” said Mike Oates, CEO and President of HVEDC. “We are very excited to have Brian join our team.”
“It is an honor to join HVEDC and have the opportunity to work with such a talented team on a regional level of economic development,” Gates said. “I am looking forward to helping HVEDC bring companies and jobs to our highly educated workforce here in the Hudson Valley region. We are branding the Hudson Valley as the place Where Business Works and it truly is.”
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC): HVEDC represents seven counties in Hudson Valley. This public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC also helped start the branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley. For more information on Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation or to review available business sites, visit www.hvedc.com or call CEO Mike Oates at 845-220-2244.
