Press Release  Executive Office of Economic Development Announces New Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment

Boston — Today, the Executive Office of Economic Development announced Jeevan Ramapriya as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI).  

“MOITI plays a crucial role in positioning Massachusetts on the global stage, growing our economic competitiveness, and strengthening our relationships with international partners. Jeevan’s experience in state government and international relations makes him uniquely qualified to take on this role at a time when Massachusetts’ potential is truly limitless,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Together, we will advance innovation in critical sectors like clean energy, health care, manufacturing and life sciences in Massachusetts and beyond that will make life better for people and grow our economy.” 

“Our state has the ideas, resources, workforce, and market that companies across the globe need to succeed and grow,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are thrilled Jeevan will be joining the administration and helping Massachusetts boost foreign investment and trade as we grow our economy in the years to come.”  

“Massachusetts is a global innovation hub and world leader in key sectors like life sciences, technology, and education,” said Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao. “We’re excited to have Jeevan’s deep expertise in both Massachusetts state government and international markets on Team Massachusetts to guide our state’s international trade strategy.” 

“MOITI serves an important role showcasing Massachusetts as a great place for international companies to invest,” said Undersecretary of Economic Strategies Sarah Stanton. “Under Jeevan’s leadership, we can forge important bonds with international companies that will help bolster Massachusetts’ position as a global leader across many sectors.”  

“I am incredibly honored and thrilled to join the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment,” said MOITI Executive Director Jeevan Ramapriya. “I’m looking forward to creating jobs and leveraging my international network to further global opportunities throughout the Commonwealth as part of Team Massachusetts.” 

Ramapriya was previously a managing director in State Street’s regulatory, industry, and government affairs department, where he was responsible for state government relations and public policy related activities and provided support for similar efforts in Congress, as well as Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining State Street, Ramapriya was the deputy chief of staff to former Massachusetts State Senator Steve Baddour, overseeing the senator’s political operation and policy matters involving transportation, economic development, and public safety. Before entering public service, Ramapriya worked as a technology and management consultant with Accenture, where he assisted in implementing customer relationship management solutions for Fortune 500 companies. 

Ramapriya is a graduate of the TRIUM Global Executive MBA Program jointly administered by the London School of Economics, HEC-Paris, and the NYU Stern School of Business and also has a degree in management of information systems from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Originally from Billerica, Ramapriya now lives in Boston. He began his position with MOITI on July 31. 

Earlier this year, the Executive Office of Economic Development announced a realignment of the office under new pillars to better focus on key sectors of the economy and ensure continued economic support for all Massachusetts communities and residents. The new pillars include Economic Foundations, focused on regional, rural, and small business growth, as well as infrastructure, seaport, and military installation support; Economic Strategies, focused on tourism and international trade, new federal opportunities in areas such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy, and the cross-secretariat Workforce Skills Cabinet; and Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, which will be more fully integrated into the office’s overall economic development strategy.    

About Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) 
The Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment within the Executive Office of Economic Development is the state's primary international business development agency charged with promoting trade and investment with global partners in Massachusetts and around the world. 

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