Jeanne Broad was named the director of the Oakland County Economic Development Department.
In this role, Broad will lead five divisions that conduct business development and international business attraction, community development and planning, workforce development, transit, and veterans’ services.
“Jeanne is a recognized leader in economic development and international trade that will serve Oakland County extremely well,” says Dave Coulter, executive of Oakland County. “She has traveled the world on behalf of the county and helped attract investment from all sectors of the economic spectrum.”
Prior to her appointment to the director’s job, Broad was the manager of domestic and international business attractions for the county.
She also worked for the state of Michigan in several economic development positions, including director of international trade and international business advisor, where she worked to promote the growth and development of Michigan firms and key industries. Previously, she worked in government relations for General Motors in positions including director of international trade and manager of the General Motors Public Interest Report.
“Selling Oakland County as a prime location for small businesses, advanced manufacturing and a hub for the mobility industry of the future is a top priority for the Economic Development Department,” says Broad. “The outstanding quality of life, skilled workforce and partnerships we have with the state, federal and local governments are a winning combination for companies looking for a place to call home.”
Broad is a longtime member of the Michigan East District Export Council and a current board member of the British American Business Council of Michigan
She is a graduate of Duke University, the University of California-Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy, and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Broad and her family live in Grosse Pointe Farms.
