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Mayor Mamdani Announces Key NYC Government Appointments
New leaders appointed to Public Design Commission, Business Integrity Commission, and Mayor's Office of Pensions and Investments
Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:44am
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The new appointments reflect Mayor Mamdani's vision for a more equitable and efficient New York City government.NYC TodayMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced several key appointments to top positions in New York City government, including Erich Bilal as Executive Director of the Public Design Commission, Asim Rehman as Commissioner and Chair of the Business Integrity Commission, and Ahmer Qadeer as Director and Chief Pension Administrator of the Mayor's Office of Pensions and Investments. The mayor also nominated Lisa Kersavage to serve as Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Why it matters
These appointments reflect Mayor Mamdani's commitment to assembling a diverse team of experienced leaders to tackle key issues facing New York City, from improving public spaces and infrastructure to combating corruption and ensuring the retirement security of municipal workers.
The details
The new appointees bring a range of expertise to their roles. Erich Bilal, the new PDC Executive Director, has experience in community engagement and project delivery at the NYC Economic Development Corporation. Asim Rehman, the new BIC Commissioner and Chair, has held senior roles across city government and in the private sector, with a focus on regulatory and anti-corruption work. Ahmer Qadeer, the new MOPI Director, has a background in economic justice, labor policy, and corporate governance. Lisa Kersavage, the LPC Chair nominee, has over two decades of experience in historic preservation and urban planning.
- Mayor Mamdani announced the appointments on April 9, 2026.
- The LPC Chair nomination is subject to City Council confirmation.
The players
Zohran Kwame Mamdani
The Mayor of New York City who announced the appointments.
Erich Bilal
The new Executive Director of the Public Design Commission.
Asim Rehman
The new Commissioner and Chair of the Business Integrity Commission.
Ahmer Qadeer
The new Director and Chief Pension Administrator of the Mayor's Office of Pensions and Investments.
Lisa Kersavage
The nominee for Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
What they’re saying
“These leaders are proof that there is no one way to serve New Yorkers. They have practiced law, spearheaded major public projects and fought tirelessly to make our city fairer and more affordable. Each brings a deep commitment to public service.”
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor of New York City
“Design excellence is not a luxury; it is an essential tool for inspiration, equity, and restorative justice that ensures our public land is meeting the public's needs.”
— Erich Bilal, Executive Director, Public Design Commission
“By furthering BIC's mission of combatting corruption, promoting fairness, advancing safety, and ensuring integrity in the industries that BIC regulates, we can achieve the Mamdani administration's goals of making the city safer, holding bad actors accountable, and protecting consumers, employees, and small businesses.”
— Asim Rehman, BIC Commissioner and Chair
“I am honored by this appointment and looking forward to contributing to the stewardship of the City's pensions on behalf of working New Yorkers. I look forward to working with partners across the pension systems to ensure that the City's investments continue to deliver strong, responsible returns and long-term value.”
— Ahmer Qadeer, MOPI Director and Chief Pension Administrator
“It is an honor to join the Mamdani administration and work to advance the mayor's agenda to make government work for all New Yorkers at LPC. I look forward to working with Deputy Mayor Bozorg, LPC's commissioners, the agency's dedicated staff, and communities across New York City to ensure that as we advance LPC's mission to protect and preserve New York City's significant places we do so equitably and efficiently, while also advancing citywide goals.”
— Lisa Kersavage, LPC Chair Nominee
What’s next
The LPC Chair nomination is subject to City Council's advice and consent confirmation process.
The takeaway
Mayor Mamdani's appointments demonstrate his commitment to assembling a diverse team of experienced leaders to tackle key issues facing New York City, from improving public spaces and infrastructure to combating corruption and ensuring the retirement security of municipal workers. The new appointees bring a range of expertise that will be crucial in advancing the mayor's agenda to make government work for all New Yorkers.
