Nicole Obi

Nicole Obi

Nicole Obi, a Framingham native and Hampton University graduate, holds dual graduate degrees from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and the School of Urban Studies & Planning. On January 3, 2022, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) announced Obi as its President and CEO, recognizing her leadership skills, extensive experience, and dedication to advancing BECMA’s mission.

Prior to her appointment, Obi served as BECMA’s Vice President of Member Experience & Engagement, where she focused on racial equity and economic justice. Her diverse career spans entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and strategy consulting. She co-founded two venture-backed start-ups, led a consulting firm for seven years, and held senior roles at Fidelity Investments, where she developed innovative customer engagement strategies.

At BECMA, Obi played a critical role during the pandemic and in response to the national reckoning on racial and economic injustices. Her efforts supported hundreds of Black business owners through financial assistance and programs to modernize business practices, such as shifting to digital platforms. She envisions closing the racial wealth gap in Massachusetts through entrepreneurship, equity in business and homeownership, workforce advancement, and leadership representation.

Obi was inducted into Framingham High School’s Hall of Fame in 2023. Obi also serves on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Women’s Foundation of Boston, Browning the Green Space, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts, among others. She is an advisor to GBH, Longfellow Investment Management, and the Boston Local Development Corporation. Additionally, she is a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment, the Boston Chapter of the Links, Inc., and Framingham’s Framingham Asian, Black, Brazilian, Hispanic, & Latino Business Advisory Council.

Obi’s leadership at BECMA and beyond reflects her commitment to driving impactful change and creating opportunities that empower Massachusetts’ Black communities.