Stephane Frijia

Stéphane Frijia is a dynamic and strategic economic development leader who currently serves as the President and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership.

With over a decade of experience in economic development, Stéphane has a proven track record of attracting significant investment and creating job opportunities.

In his previous role as the senior vice president of strategy at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, he was instrumental in bringing billions in new investment and thousands of new jobs to the region.

Stéphane is known for his expertise in market intelligence, public relations, international relations, policy, and foreign direct investments, providing valuable advice to senior executives and policymakers.

He is skilled in improving internal processes to drive economic diversification and deal-flow, and has successfully managed regional industrial attraction strategies.

Stéphane's leadership extends to creating innovative consortia to develop smart region frameworks focused on connectivity, mobility, equity, and sustainability.

He holds a Master's degree in Urban and Environmental Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Management Technology from Arizona State University.

In 2019, Stéphane was recognized as a top 40 under 40 in the economic development industry by Development Counsellors International, showcasing his industry excellence and leadership.