Kathryn Wylde on her legacy after decades managing the city's business partnerships

WNYC News | Jan 16

After decades leading the non-profit Partnership for New York City, Kathryn Wylde is stepping down as CEO. The non-profit was founded in 1979 by David Rockefeller. Wylde was hired in 1982, making her one of it's first staff members. She became chief executive in 2000 and oversew deals from congestion pricing to developing the city's tech sector. Wylde will be succeeded by former Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.

Kathryn Wylde sat with WNYC host Michael Hill to discuss her legacy.

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