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Opportunity Austin names Ed Latson as first chief executive officer

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Opportunity Austin—the economic development organization aimed at fostering job-creating investment in the five-county Central Texas region—announced Ed Latson, currently chief executive officer of The Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, as the organization's first full-time CEO. The hiring is effective October 21.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Opportunity Austin —the economic development organization aimed at fostering job-creating investment in the five-county Central Texas region—announced Ed Latson, currently chief executive officer of The Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, as the organization's first full-time CEO.
  • Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden - "Selecting Ed Latson as Opportunity Austin's first CEO is an exciting moment for the organization.
  • I look forward to another exceptional and productive partnership with Opportunity Austin and Ed Latson as their leader."
  • We are confident that Ed will bring the passion, strategic thinking and vision that will be critical to guiding Opportunity Austin through this next chapter."