Brian McGowan returned to Atlanta in June to lead the Centennial Yards project. McGowan first arrived in Atlanta in 2011 to lead Invest Atlanta, the city’s development arm. He transitioned to leadership roles at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Denton’s Atlanta office, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and Greater Seattle Partners, which he left to join Centennial Yards.
By Guest Columnist BRIAN McGOWAN, president of the The Centennial Yards Co.
Returning to Atlanta after spending nearly three years in the Pacific Northwest, I see a city now facing the similar opportunities and challenges Seattle encountered on its journey to becoming a top market for tech talent and employers.
