Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel steps down as Parker’s administration undergoes staffing shuffle

Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel is stepping down to return to the private sector as Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration reshapes its leadership. Carlton Williams, previously overseeing the mayor’s ‘Clean and Green’ initiatives, has been appointed as the new managing director. The change occurs as the administration approaches 1,000 days in office and with a mayoral primary approaching next year.