Hilinia D. Ajakaiye

The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) has hired Hilinia D. Ajakaiye, CDME, as Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 2. This appointment marks a pivotal step in the organization’s globally competitive evolution. In this newly created role, Ajakaiye will lead NCBMP’s strategic transformation initiatives, focusing on operational scalability, revenue growth, and enhanced member value.

Ajakaiye joins NCBMP from Meet Boston, where she served for five years as Executive Vice President, collaborating with key stakeholders across business, government, and community organizations to drive sustainable tourism growth and economic impact.