Ferlanda Fox Nixon has been named CEO of the Newark Regional Business Partnership, one of the most important and impactful chambers of commerce in the state.
As CEO and president, Nixon will serve as the senior officer of the organization, responsible for all administrative and management functions while executing NRBP’s mission to strengthen the greater Newark business community through connections, resources and advocacy.
Nixon brings over 30 years of leadership experience as a corporate attorney, independent business consultant, nonprofit leader and chamber of commerce executive. Nixon comes to NRBP from senior leadership roles with the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, where she most recently served as chief of policy and external affairs.
Nixon, who will begin in the role Sept. 16, succeeds longtime NRBP head Chip Hallock, who is retiring after 25 years of distinguished service. Nixon and Hallock will work together during her initial weeks to ensure a smooth organizational transition.
“I am excited and honored to join the Newark Regional Business Partnership team as president and CEO,” she said. “Newark is a terrific regional business community with unlimited potential. I’m looking forward to working with the board, staff and members as we proactively engage with businesses of all sizes to positively impact the community and the region.”
NRBP board Chair Jennifer Mazawey said she is delighted that Nixon has accepted the role.
“We are very excited that Ferlanda will be leading NRBP and helping us to forward our mission,” she said. “Ferlanda brings an outstanding record of success in partnering with a wide variety of constituents and is recognized as a collaborator. We look forward to her leadership now and in the years to come.”
Hallock welcomed her to the role.
“It is a pleasure to have Ferlanda take the reins,” he said. “She is the consummate professional, and I am confident that she will successfully execute and expand on NRBP’s mission and vision. Her leadership will help continue to grow NRBP’s impact on and in the greater Newark business community.”
Nixon has an undergraduate degree in political science from Syracuse University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. She also holds the professional certification of Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives and is a graduate of the Institute for Organization Management from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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