Kevin Landmesser, Greenville Area Development Corp. interim president and CEO, has announced his retirement.
Landmesser led the organization since the retirement of Mark Farris, president and CEO of GADC for most of a decade until October 2023.
GADC was created by the Greenville County Council to provide support and resources to businesses and act as a liaison between the business community and local government. It has had a role in many of the industrial recruitment success stories in the county since 2001.
“After 23 remarkable years with the Greenville Area Development Corp., I reflect on the incredible impact we have made in Greenville County and look forward to this next chapter,” Landmesser said in a news release. “My heartfelt thanks to the board of directors for their unwavering support. It has been an honor to serve with them and alongside such dedicated colleagues, and I am confident that Greenville County is in good hands.”
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Landmesser has played a role in the economic development of the Greenville area for the past 27 years. Under his guidance, Greenville County experienced the creation of more than 10,000 announced jobs and $4.2 billion in announced capital investments, the release stated. Among his proudest achievements was the successful management of major projects for companies such as Lockheed Martin , Michelin , Kiyatec , GE Power , Mitsubishi Polyester Film and Hubbell, now called Current .
Landmesser also worked in economic development for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for four years before joining the GADC in their inaugural year. Since that time, the organization has brought an estimated announced capital investment of $7.8 billion to Greenville County and has had an estimated economic impact of $55 billion.
Previous roles as senior project manager, vice president and senior vice president before taking over as interim president and CEO in October of 2023, provided Landmesser with extensive knowledge and experience that he will continue to share with the GADC as a senior adviser to assist with the transition of a new CEO, the release said. Landmesser will begin this new consulting role upon completion of current duties on Aug. 16.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to Kevin for his 23 years of exceptional leadership at the GADC,” Jim Burns, chair of the GADC Board of Directors, said in the release. “His strategic vision and dedication have been instrumental in advancing economic growth across Greenville County. Kevin’s impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”
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