Luke Polcyn

Luke Polcyn is a seasoned professional in economic development and public law, currently serving as the Senior Executive for Development & Economic Transformation in the Mayor's Office of the City of Detroit since March 2020, where responsibilities include building strategic partnerships and innovation districts for tech-enabled companies. In previous roles within the Mayor's Office, Polcyn led Detroit's economic development strategies as the Deputy Group Executive for Jobs & Economy. Additionally, as Chairman of the Board for the Detroit Transportation Corporation, Polcyn oversees the operations of the Detroit People Mover and Transit Police. Other notable positions include Board Member for the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority and Vice Chair of the Eastern Market Partnership. Polcyn's legal background includes serving as Principal at Miller Canfield, specializing in public-private partnerships and urban redevelopment, and prior roles at the Detroit Land Bank Authority, Venable LLP, and Williams Acosta, PLLC. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Michigan.