NRBP Appoints Kim Lewis-Collins as VP, Marketing and Business Development

New Hire/Promotion NRBP Appoints Kim Lewis-Collins as VP, Marketing and Business Development On Sep 8, 2026 The Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) and its 501(c)(3) affiliate, the Renaissance Newark Foundation (RNF), have appointed Kim Lewis-Collins as vice president, marketing and business development. In this newly created executive leadership role, Lewis-Collins will serve as the senior brand strategist, corporate partnership architect, and growth driver for both organizations, overseeing corporate sponsorships, integrated marketing and communications, digital campaigns, and signature event promotion. Lewis-Collins is an award-winning marketer and business leader who brings more than 20 years of experience building iconic brands and driving revenue growth. Her career includes a traditional consumer packaged goods foundation developed at Kraft, progressing to senior marketing leadership roles at prominent Fortune 500 companies including Avis Budget Group, Mondelez, and Verizon. Recognized for pioneering multicultural marketing initiatives, Lewis-Collins has a proven track record of helping major brands connect with broad-based populations in authentic and culturally relevant ways. This specialized expertise aligns closely with the mission of NRBP and RNF to advance economic vitality, inclusive growth, and opportunity across Greater Newark's diverse business community. Most recently, Lewis-Collins served as executive director of the Full-time MBA Careers Team at the NYU Stern School of Business, where she guided and supported the development of the next generation of business leaders. She earned her Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design from Syracuse University. 'We are thrilled to welcome Kim Lewis-Collins to our executive team in this vital new role. Kim brings an extraordinary depth of strategic marketing experience, a history of driving measurable revenue and brand growth for world-class organizations, and a profound commitment to multicultural engagement,' said Ferlanda Fox Nixon, NRBP's president and chief executive officer. 'As NRBP and RNF continue to expand our impact across Greater Newark, Kim's leadership will be instrumental in elevating our brand visibility, deepening our corporate partnerships, and championing our business community.' To access more business news, visit NJB News Now. Related Articles: