Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest is pleased to announce Korede Alabi as the incoming Chair of the Board of Directors. Serving on our Board since 2017, Korede has been an extraordinary leader and role model for the youth we serve. He serves on the Board alongside his wife, Hope Alabi, and will lead the 23-member Board of Directors for a two-year term starting January 2022. Korede is proud to be BBBS Columbia Northwest’s first Black Board Chair, to have reflective leadership for the diverse communities we serve here in Portland and SW Washington.
In Korede’s professional life, he leads as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at General Sheet Metal. He is a multi-faceted finance thought leader with a proven track record of driving growth and increasing efficiency. Having worked for large companies like American Airlines, General Electric, and Vestas, Korede has developed his entrepreneurial energy and sharpened his focus on driving businesses to the next level.
As a strong advocate for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Korede is excited to contribute his expertise to the organization’s growth and impact in the community. Korede is committed to investing in the next generation and serving as an ambassador for the organization’s mission to defend the potential of youth through one-to-one mentoring relationships. We can’t wait to see all of the wonderful things we accomplish together under his leadership for the youth in our community.
