Global Location Strategies welcomes Patrick Hanlon as Principal and Director of Incentive Services
October 18, 2024
St. Louis-based expert brings over 20 years of experience in economic development and incentives to site selection firm
Global Location Strategies (GLS), a leading site selection and incentives negotiation firm, announced the addition of Patrick Hanlon as Principal and Director of Incentive Services. Based in St. Louis, MO, Hanlon will lead the company’s incentives practice, with a focus on securing financial incentives, tax credits, and grants for clients across various industries.
“Patrick brings an impressive 20 years of expertise in economic development incentives and location strategy to GLS,” said Didi Caldwell, President and CEO of GLS. “He has a proven track record of helping clients navigate the complexities of incentives pursuits to maximize value for both companies and the communities they will call home. We’re thrilled to have him on board.”
Before joining GLS, Hanlon led the Negotiated Incentives Consulting practice at CLA LLP (CliftonLarsonAllen). Previously, he spent eight years at Deloitte, managing national credits and incentives services for various Midwest markets. Hanlon began his career in the public sector, where he played a pivotal role in economic growth, urban revitalization, and real estate development in the Greater St. Louis region.
In his new role at GLS, Hanlon will work with clients to assess operations and strategic plans for credits and incentives opportunities, guiding them through securing these opportunities to increase their project’s return on investment. Additionally, he will collaborate across GLS’s diverse consulting services to integrate incentives into location decisions, delivering value for both clients and the communities in which they invest. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Webster University. Hanlon is also a Certified Credits and Incentives Professional (CCIP) and an instructor with the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.
About Global Location Strategies
Global Location Strategies (GLS) is one of the world’s leading site selection firms, specializing in capital- and resource-intensive facilities. With a portfolio that spans sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy, and more, GLS has helped clients secure $43 billion in capital investments and over 15,000 jobs in the last decade. Learn more at www.globallocationstrategies.com.
