The Department of Administrative Services has secured a notable economic mind in Carl Riccadonna, who was named the new state chief economist by Berri Leslie, the director of DAS and state COO. In a move that will surely impact state economic strategy, Riccadonna brings two decades of global financial experience to the table. His resume includes high-profile stints at Deutsche Bank, Bloomberg L.P., and BNP Paribas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Princeton University, with a focus on Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, finance, and economics.