Mark Anthony Thomas

At-a-Glance

President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee since December 2022, a business-civic leadership and regional economic development entity.
Led the consolidation of Baltimore's core economic development organizations, including the merger with the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore and incorporation of BLocal and UpSurge Baltimore.
Served as President of the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, helping reposition a 10-county economy around emerging industries.
Held the role of Senior Vice President of Partnerships at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, shaping global industry and investment strategies.
Led a mayoral initiative in Los Angeles to reform procurement, real estate, risk management, and interdepartmental systems.

Biography

Mark Anthony Thomas is an executive leader whose career spans economic development, public leadership, media, and the creative arts. Since December 2022, he has served as President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), the Baltimore Region's business-civic leadership organization and regional economic development entity.