Shouyi Poon Appointed Economic Development Manager at Greater Seattle Partners

Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shouyi Poon as Economic Development Manager, effective August 4, 2025.

In this role, Shouyi will support inclusive economic growth across the Greater Seattle region by managing regional collaboration and advancing GSP’s signature economic development programs. He will work closely with Josh Davis, Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President, to support business attraction and investment initiatives.

“We are very excited about Shouyi joining the GSP Team. His strong work ethic, global experience, and sharp analytical ability are well aligned with our domestic and international business attraction efforts. Shouyi will turbocharge our project pipeline and add strong outcomes in support of the region,” said Josh Davis, Chief Economic Development Officer & SVP at GSP.

Shouyi Poon brings over a decade of experience in economic development, strategic partnerships, and business growth. He spent eight years with Enterprise Singapore, where he held regional leadership roles focused on innovation and global market expansion. Most recently, Shouyi led strategic partnerships and business development for a venture-backed SaaS startup, establishing its Seattle office and scaling its international market presence. Actively involved in the Greater Seattle innovation ecosystem, Shouyi is also an angel investor and startup advisor, passionate about connecting people, ideas, and investment to drive economic growth.

“I’m excited to be joining GSP and working alongside such a passionate team to help bring new ideas, investment, and energy into the region. Greater Seattle has this incredible mix of global innovation with a local heart, and I’m excited to help tell that story, build new partnerships, and create opportunities that truly reflect the diversity and dynamism of this place,” said Shouyi.

Shouyi’s appointment strengthens GSP’s capacity to attract high-impact investment, support key sectors, and foster collaborative economic development throughout the Greater Seattle region.