AEDC.

• Position: Right Moves

The board of directors of the Anchorage Economic Development Corp. hired Bill Popp as president and CEO. Popp (as of April 2) replaced Bob Poe, who announced his departure in January. Popp comes to AEDC from the Kenai Peninsula Borough where he most recently served as oil, gas and mining liaison for Mayor John Williams.

Once named Businessperson of the Year by the Alaska State Legislature, Popp will be responsible for leading the private, nonprofit corporation in its efforts to encourage growth and diversity in the Anchorage economy.

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