Tony S. DeLisi

Tony DeLisi EY US Economic Development Advisory Services Managing Director | EY-US

Son of a US diplomat. Appreciates expanding global economic connectivity. Loves live music, science fiction and world history. Lives an adventurous life with his wife, son and dogs in Austin, TX.

Tony helps clients create actionable strategies to spur economic growth, develop talent, accelerate innovation, address persistent challenges and become more inclusive. He has extensive experience facilitating complex strategic growth conversations, helping clients develop research-driven strategies to achieve their goals and supporting diverse client economic and workforce development needs.

Prior to joining EY, Tony served as a strategist to over 50 communities across the United States. He holds a BS in Earth Systems: Land Management from Stanford University, and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

How Tony is building a better working world 

In high school, Tony spent time on a farm - learning about agriculture and environment science. With a keen interest in history, this took him on a path through an interdisciplinary study of earth systems and urban planning and eventually to economic development. This field requires a true systems approach, and Tony has always been interested in improving these systems to have a positive impact on people’s lives, the built environment and the natural world. He strives to be inclusive with all his work and help communities make resources and opportunities available to everybody in need. 

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