OCO Global appointed as New York States economic development agency [Video]

Belfast-based OCO Global has been appointed by New York State’s economic development agency, Empire State Development (ESD), as its global trade and investment delivery partner.

The five-year, $12m contract is one of OCO’s largest wins in its history.

OCO will provide overseas representation, support investment in New York state and help New York firms expand and trade internationally.

New York state is the third largest economy in the U.S. after California and Texas, with a gross GDP of more than $2 trillion.

The state is home to over 50 Fortune 500 firms, including Citi and Pfizer, and is a hub for Fintech and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

Gareth Hagan, CEO, of OCO Global, said: “Over the past five years, OCO has partnered with Empire State Development to attract European investment to New York.

“Since 2021, we have facilitated planned investment projects totaling nearly $1bn, including a $107m French pharmaceutical investment and a $50m acquisition by Irish nutrition company Kerry Group.

“Building on …