Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) in Poughkeepsie has appointed Brian Powers, principal in Revenue Growth Services at TechCXO, to its Board of Directors. Powers brings more than 15 years of experience in strategic marketing, business development and brand leadership. He works with founder-led and owner-operated businesses, as well as professional services firms, construction companies, and mid-market organizations to strengthen market presence, accelerate client acquisition and drive sustainable growth.
TechCXO is a leading provider of fractional and interim executive services, supplying experienced C-suite leaders to help organizations scale, transform and achieve measurable results. In his role, Powers partners closely with executive teams to design and execute integrated go-to-market strategies that align with business objectives and support long-term growth. His background spans senior leadership roles across professional services, construction and media, where he led strategic planning, built high-performing marketing and business development programs, and fostered strong collaboration among marketing, sales and executive leadership. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations from Mount Saint Mary College and maintains a strong record of community and industry involvement.
“I’m honored to join the Board of Directors of Hudson Valley Economic Development. I’ve had the opportunity to stay closely involved with the organization throughout my career and I’m grateful to now serve in a new capacity supporting its mission to advance economic growth across the Hudson Valley,” said Powers.
“We are excited to welcome Brian to the HVEDC Board,” said Mike Oates, president and CEO of HVEDC. “His experience helping organizations clarify their market position, strengthen business development strategies and achieve sustainable growth will be a valuable asset as we continue working to support companies, attract investment and advance economic opportunity throughout the Hudson Valley.”
HVEDC looks forward to welcoming TechCXO as the organization continues its work to attract investment, support business expansion and strengthen the region’s economic future.
