CARMEL, IN – Mayor Sue Finkam announced that she has appointed Nick Weber as Executive Director of Economic Development for the City of Carmel. With extensive experience in economic development investment for both the public and private sectors, Weber will serve on Mayor Finkam’s leadership team, and lead the City’s growth strategy and economic development initiatives and projects. He begins his role on March 25.

“I am thrilled to welcome Nick to my executive leadership team, and excited about what we will accomplish together. The City of Carmel has seen unprecedented growth over the last several decades, and I look forward to partnering with Nick to ensure this continues in a responsible and strategic way, with community input, for the benefit of Carmel residents for generations to come,” said Mayor Finkam.

For the past 14 years, Weber has worked at Faegre Drinker advising public and private sector clients in Indiana and across the country on complex economic development matters, including site selection and incentive projects totaling more than $1 billion in capital investment. He previously served as Deputy Mayor of Economic and Workforce Development for the City of Indianapolis where he helped secure nearly $500 million in capital investment commitments and worked to expand the City’s global presence.

“The mayor is charting an exciting vision for Carmel and I am honored to join her team,” said Weber. “Successful economic development harnesses the assets of the community to meet the needs of its residents. I look forward to working with Mayor Finkam, colleagues, industry professionals and the community to continue building a growth strategy that works for everyone.”

Weber is a graduate of Indiana University and has been recognized as a Forty Under 40 in the Indianapolis Business Journal.