Segun Idowu Stepping Down as Boston's Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion

Boston's chief of economic opportunity and inclusion resigning

Boston's Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, Segun Idowu, announced his resignation Monday, after serving in the role for four years.

Idowu resigns as Boston's chief of economic opportunity and inclusion

He served throughout Mayor Wu's first term and weathered a scandal as she sought reelection.

Segun Idowu, Boston’s chief of economic opportunity and inclusion, is resigning - The Boston Globe

Idowu was previously embroiled in a scandal that has led to a former city employee suing Boston over her dismissal.

Segun Idowu, top Wu administration official accused of sexual misconduct, resigns

Segun Idowu, a top Wu cabinet official accused of sexual misconduct by a former city employee, is resigning from his post as Boston’s chief of economic opportunity and inclusion next month, Mayor Michelle Wu’s office confirmed. Idowu’s resignation is effective Feb. 27. He is the latest high-ranking official to leave the Wu administration after the mayor’s reelection to a second term. “Under Chief Idowu’s leadership, Boston’s neighborhoods have b…

Boston's economic development chief resigns

Segun Idowu, who has served as Mayor Michelle Wu’s economic development chief since 2021, is resigning from his role.  Idowu plans to leave his position at the end of February, the Globe reported Monday night. Idowu did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Business Journal. More on this story from Boston Business Journal

Segun Idowu stepping down as Boston's chief of economic opportunity and inclusion