Two positions filled on city leadership team

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms today announced two key appointments to the city of Atlanta’s leadership team, according to a press release.

Jon Keen, a veteran of the United States Army and manager of public sector teams for Deloitte Consulting, has been named Deputy Chief Operating Officer and interim Director of Constituent Service, Curtis Bailey has been appointed to the permanent position.

Jon Keen is currently a manager with Deloitte Consulting, where he works with the company’s public sector team to identify new opportunities in the areas of strategy, innovation, digital transformation, analytics and marketing.

Prior to that, he was a research and consulting fellow at the Roy and Lily Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government where he consulted with local governments seeking to improve efficiency and service. Jon served in both Italy and Afghanistan as a Captain in the United States Army and is currently president of the alumni board for Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.

Curtis Bailey started his career in customer service with the City of Atlanta’s Aviation Department, also spending a number of years in the private sector before returning to public service as Chief of Staff for District 11 of the Atlanta City Council, a seat held by Mayor Bottoms at that time.

In addition to his professional efforts, he has spent nearly a decade working to clean up communities, mentor youth, and create innovative programs for the city’s seniors.

The appointments are effective as of Wednesday, June 27.