Brittany Young

Managing Director, Location Analysis and Incentives, Maxis Advisors

Atlanta

+1 (404) 989-1374

Experience

Before joining Maxis Advisors Brittany served as Chief Operating Officer for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), managing operations, implementing strategy and ensuring continuity and mission across all divisions of the department, including Georgia’s international representatives in 12 strategic global markets around the world. She was also the principal point of contact for external partners and served as Executive Director of the Georgia Allies.

Young brings a unique level of expertise to her role at Maxis Advisors, after spending more than 16 years in economic development with GDEcD, utility partners, chambers of commerce and a local welcome center early in her career. Most recently she served as Deputy Commissioner of GDEcD’s Global Commerce division, where she managed the department’s team that focused on job creation and investment through locating new and expanding businesses, as well as growing small businesses.

Education and Affiliations

  • Top 50 Economic Developer in the U.S. (2018)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of North Georgia

Notable Projects

  • Amazon
  • ASOS
  • Denkai Americ
  • Hyundai Motor Group
  • YKK AP.