Rob Millar, C Ec D
About Rob Millar, C Ec D
Rob Millar serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, where he has played a significant role in promoting economic growth through strategic partnerships and initiatives since 2019. With a background in public administration and experience in various roles within the city, he has contributed to policies that foster sustainable economic development.
Work at City of Scottsdale
Rob Millar serves as the Economic Development Director at the City of Scottsdale, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has focused on enhancing the city's economic growth by fostering partnerships with local businesses and stakeholders. Prior to this, he served as the Acting Economic Development Director starting in 2018. Millar also held the position of Business Development Manager at the City of Scottsdale since 2009, where he has been involved in business attraction, retention, and expansion initiatives. His earlier role included serving as the Mayor's Chief of Staff from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Rob Millar studied Public Administration at Ottawa University-Phoenix, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at Arizona State University, completing the Institute for Public Executives program in 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in economic development and public administration.
Background
Rob Millar has over 15 years of experience in economic development within the City of Scottsdale. His career began with his role as Mayor's Chief of Staff, followed by a transition to Business Development Manager. Since 2018, he has taken on leadership roles in economic development, contributing to the city's strategic initiatives.
Achievements
In his capacity as Economic Development Director, Rob Millar has been instrumental in shaping Scottsdale's economic landscape through innovative development strategies. He has implemented strategic initiatives that focus on business attraction, retention, and expansion. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of policies that support sustainable economic growth in the city.