S6 Ep.1 - Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Economic Competitiveness Officer of the MEDC

A Conversation with Quentin Messer: Michigan’s Competitive Position and the Mechanics of Economic Development

Quentin L. Messer, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer and Economic Competitiveness Officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) where he leads statewide efforts to attract business investment, create jobs, support community development, and enhance Michigan’s economic brand. In his role, Messer champions business attraction and expansion, small business support, access to capital, and equitable economic growth that benefits all Michiganders. Under his leadership, MEDC has secured more than $13 billion in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing investments and nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs for Michigan families. 

Messer’s career spans public-sector economic leadership, private consulting, and entrepreneurship, and he has been widely recognized for his contribution to economic development, including honors from Crain’s Detroit Business, Financial Times, and other national organizations. He holds degrees from Princeton University and Columbia University.