About Speaker

President, Board of Public Works | Chief Film Liaison, City of Los Angeles Steve Kang serves as President of the Board of Public Works and Chief Film Liaison for the City of Los Angeles, overseeing one of the City’s largest infrastructure and service-delivery departments while helping shape strategies to strengthen Los Angeles’ position as the entertainment capital of the world. As Chief Film Liaison, Kang works closely with studios, production companies, filmmakers, labor organizations, and industry stakeholders to streamline film permitting, reduce production costs, and make Los Angeles a more competitive and film-friendly destination. He has helped advance initiatives to expand access to filming locations, eliminate bureaucratic barriers, and retain and attract film and television production while protecting the thousands of jobs supported by the entertainment industry. Prior to his appointment, Kang served as Vice President of the Central Area Planning Commission and held leadership positions in the nonprofit and public sectors. Kang holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science.