William “Billy” Chun has over two decades of experience in economic development, public policy and investments. As Chief Operating Officer, he oversees all departments and programs including human resources, marketing, communications, and finance. In addition, he advises high-net worth individuals and firms on fundraising and investment deals.

Previously, Mr. Chun served as Deputy Mayor of Economic Development for Mayor Eric Garcetti. He oversaw seven departments totaling over 6,000 employees and a combined budget of over $8 billion: Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports, Department of City Planning, Department of Building & Safety, Department of Convention & Tourism Development, Economic & Workforce Development Department, and Department of Cannabis Regulation. He was also charged with growing a prosperous and inclusive economy by creating jobs, attracting investments, negotiating citywide real estate projects, supporting the sports and entertainment industries, and increasing tourism. He worked on key initiatives such as raising the minimum wage, reforming the business tax, assisting on the Los Angeles bid for the 2028 Summer Olympics, recruiting the Lucas Museum, creating the Mayor’s Tech Council, leading the economic recovery during the pandemic, and launching the Evolve Entertainment Fund and Urban Movement Labs.

Before to joining the Mayor’s Office, Mr. Chun was Vice President at Capri Capital, a private equity and investment firm with almost $4 billion of assets under management. He was responsible for sourcing and underwriting acquisitions, asset management and equity investment activities.

Prior to Capri Capital, he was at the Community Redevelopment Agency LA, a multifamily real estate developer and at CBRE’s consulting group (NYSE: CBRE).

A native Angeleno, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at Wesleyan University.

Mr. Chun is a trustee for LAFPP, a $30 billion pension fund, and serves on the boards of Los Angeles Housing Partnership and the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles.