Kevin Johnson serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, driving over $8 billion in new investments – including Stellantis’ landmark $4.5 billion investment – and creating more than 26,000 jobs across Detroit.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson oversaw nearly $20 million in grant funding to Detroit small businesses. His strategic approach emphasizes infrastructure, parks, and workforce development, leading to recent wins like securing Laepple Automotive’s 173-job investment. Johnson promotes Detroit’s competitive advantages globally while supporting local initiatives like Motor City Match Detroit Means Business, which has generated $21.9 million in impact for local entrepreneurs.