Who we are
External Group’s drive is inspired by the need for greater awareness of the regulatory processes. External Group encompasses the act of equipping clients with the tools in regulatory know-how to meet and exceed their project goals effectively.
Steven A. Figueiredo
THE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Steven has over a decade of experience in both government and the private sector. After serving as Chief of Staff at the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), Steven contributed his knowledge and unique technical and operational expertise to the private sector, where he has proven extremely successful in client matters, accomplishing difficult and complex projects. Because of his understanding and achievements in NYC government and the private sector, Steven was named a “40 Under 40 Rising Star in NYC,” confirming his level of sophistication and integrity to the service of the clients he represents.
During his time at DOB, he organized and implemented a seamless transition in the Department’s leadership, including the successful renegotiation of a $13 million contract to streamline the Department’s inspections process. This change enabled customers to schedule inspections online, while giving inspectors the ability to provide inspection results in real-time. Prior to his position as Chief of Staff, Steven served as the Department’s Deputy Director of Intergovernmental and Community Affairs, focusing on legislative and public policy issues with City Hall, elected officials, and Community Boards.
Steven strives to help clients navigate the complex world of city government approvals and permits at the Department of Buildings, Department of Transportation, Department of Finance, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Consumer Affairs, and at the state level, at the NYS Liquor Authority and other regulatory agencies.
Steven received a Master of Public Administration degree from Baruch College, Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, and a B.A. in Government from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
OUR CLIENTS
NIKE, Inc.
OTL Enterprises
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