Former state economic-development chief Rothwell to head Detroit Renaissance
Former MEDC chief and General Motors Corp. executive Doug Rothwell has been named head of Detroit Renaissance Inc.
Highlights from the story:
. Detroit Renaissance, the region’s most influential collection of CEOs, will choose Doug Rothwell as its new boss.
. Rothwell’s strengths lay particularly where Renaissance wants to focus its limited resources and attention.
. Renaissance is a bunch of CEOs who know the success of their businesses and any boost to Detroit’s revival depends on pragmatic, clear-headed leadership and cooperation that isn’t beholden to one party or set of interests. They’re right, which is why Rothwell’s appointment is the right call for right now.
– Read the full story at The Detroit News
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