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Thomas Young brings a unique and international perspective to his role as president and CEO of the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia. A Philadelphia native, after a successful high school and collegiate basketball career, Young played professionally in Germany before returning to the U.S.  In the decade-plus since, he’s worked in and around Government, establishing himself as a seasoned professional in the field. His background encompasses significant involvement with elected officials, notably supporting State Representative Donna Bullock as her Chief of Staff.  Young also worked for the Philadelphia lobbying and advocacy firm Bellevue Strategies. There, he managed a portfolio of minority-owned companies to gain access to procurement opportunities, helped clients secure over $27 million in state funding for local capital improvement projects, advocated for policy change for numerous nonprofits, and was the Chair Liaison for Chairwoman Cherelle Parker at the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA).  In August 2023, he was named head of the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia, the first Black individual to hold the role at the nonprofit organization that works to accelerate global business growth in the region. Since its founding in 2002, the organization has helped local companies generate over $2 billion in export sales, while helping secure over 26,000 jobs