Ramya Koritala

Ramya Koritala is the director of quantum, AI, and microelectronics at Intersect Illinois. Previously, Koritala served as director of business development at Louisiana Economic Development, where she played an instrumental role in attracting over $15 billion in capital investments and creating thousands of well-paying jobs, while working with businesses and community leaders to identify opportunities for growth. Her leadership in transformational projects such as Meta’s largest AI data center in rural Richland Parish, recognized as Business Facilities’ 2024 Platinum Deal of the Year, solidified her reputation as a driving force in the state’s economic landscape. Koritala was also responsible for successfully managing site selection processes and spearheading initiatives across diverse sectors, including energy transition, software, chemical manufacturing, and health biosciences.