Central SC Alliance names Ryan D’Aurelio as Research Manager

Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has announced the hiring of Ryan D’Aurelio as its new Research Manager, strengthening the organization’s ability to leverage data and market intelligence to support business recruitment, regional competitiveness and strategic growth across Central South Carolina.

In his new role, D’Aurelio will lead the development of data-driven insights that inform business recruitment efforts and help tell the story of Central South Carolina’s competitive advantages. He will analyze economic, workforce and industry trends; support Requests for Information and Proposals; maintain key regional data resources; and work across CSCA’s business recruitment, marketing and partner network to transform complex information into clear, actionable insights. D’Aurelio will also play an important role in advancing CSCA’s thought leadership by developing data-driven narratives and research that highlight emerging opportunities and position the region competitively.

“Ryan brings a strong combination of economic development experience, analytical expertise and intellectual curiosity to this position,” said Annie Caggiano, Senior Vice President of Business Recruitment for Central SC Alliance. “In today’s highly competitive environment, having the ability to quickly identify trends, interpret data and turn information into meaningful insight is critical. Ryan will be an important asset to our team as we support site selection projects, strengthen our regional story and continue positioning Central South Carolina for new investment and opportunity.”

D’Aurelio joins Central SC Alliance with a background in economics, data analysis and economic development research. He recently completed a Master of Science in Environmental Economics from the University of Georgia and previously served as a Research Intern with Partnership Gwinnett, supporting economic development initiatives through research, economic impact data and business intelligence tools. “I’m excited to join Central SC Alliance and contribute to the work of helping this region compete and grow,” D’Aurelio said. “Data has the power to reveal opportunities and tell a much deeper story about a community. I look forward to working with the CSCA team and our regional partners to develop insights that support smart decisions and help showcase everything Central South Carolina has to offer.”