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Evan Korn has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Evan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at NYFF Events since September 2020. Prior to this, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at New York University starting from December 2019.
From 2014, Evan held the role of CEO/Managing Partner at IDEKO, where they specialized in planning and producing large-scale events and experiential activations. At IDEKO, they led a team that provided comprehensive event solutions and resources.
Before joining NYFF Events, Evan worked as the Chief Business Development Executive at IBM Corporation from August 2010 to January 2013. Evan also served as the Executive Director of the Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management at the NYC Office of the Mayor from March 2007 to August 2010.
Evan's experience in event management and coordination goes back to their time at the New York City Department of Transportation, where they held various roles. From 2002 to 2007, they served as the Assistant Commissioner, leading the Citywide Special Events and Emergency Response Divisions. Prior to that, they were the Deputy Manhattan Borough Commissioner from August 2001.
Their career started at the NYC Office of the Mayor in 1998, where they served as the Special Assistant to the Commissioner/Director of Special Projects at the Community Assistance Unit (CAU).
Evan Korn attended the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management from 2002 to 2003, where they completed an Executive Seminar in the field of Transportation. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the State University of New York at Old Westbury. However, no specific start or end dates are provided for their time at Old Westbury. Furthermore, it is mentioned that Evan Korn attended the University at Buffalo, but no details regarding their degree or field of study are given.