Jason Giulietti named as new International Economic Development Council Board Member
November 11, 2026
Central SC Alliance and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced that Jason Giulietti, President and CEO of Central SC Alliance, has been appointed to the IEDC Board of Directors for a two-year term, starting on January 1, 2027. The nomination was approved at IEDC’s 2026 Annual Conference in New Orleans, La.
“We are pleased to welcome Jason Giulietti to IEDC’s 2027 Board of Directors. Jason Giulietti’s leadership, engagement and commitment to the economic development profession have prepared him well for this new role,” said IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle. “We look forward to Jason’s leadership in helping shape the future of IEDC, the profession, and the economic well-being of communities across the world.”
As the President and CEO of the Central SC Alliance, Giulietti brings over 20 years of experience in economic development to his role. His dynamic and strategic leadership has significantly impacted the economic landscape of each region in which he has worked, from Texas to South Carolina. Throughout his career, he has attracted over $6 billion in new capital investments and generated more than 7,500 new jobs.
Giulietti’s contributions to economic development were nationally recognized by Consultant Connect, which named him one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in North America in both 2022 and 2018. Additionally, his management and leadership led to his previous economic development organization’s recognition as EDO of the year in 2021 by the International Economic Development Council. Most recently, he was named one of Industry Era Magazine’s Top 10 Influential Leaders and selected to participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive Diversity Leaders Initiative.
Characterizing his approach to economic development with a relationship-driven model, Jason emphasizes accountability, transparency and authenticity.
Giulietti holds a Master of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut.
IEDC’s Board is composed of 55 voting members who serve as stewards of IEDC’s vision, mission, values and resources. They serve two-year terms, for up to four terms. Following a nominations process, Board members must be approved by the Board at IEDC’s Annual Conference, and each term begins on January 1 of the following year.
IEDC is the world’s largest association for economic developers. Originating a century ago, IEDC is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that represents the entire economic development profession. Members work in communities of all sizes across the globe, including roles in local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, non-profits, chambers of commerce, universities and a variety of other institutions.
IEDC is the leading voice in driving the future of the field. It provides learning, networking, research, policy advocacy, partnerships and other valuable offerings to economic development professionals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.IEDC.org.
