ROI Influencers: Women In Business 2025
Aisha Glover
Global Head of Urban Innovation
Audible
Aisha Glover is the Global Head of Urban Innovation at Audible, leading initiatives for inequitable development, racial justice, and economic empowerment. With nearly 20 years in economic development, she served as President & CEO of Invest Newark and the Newark Alliance and held leadership roles at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. She played a pivotal role in launching the Newark Artist Collaboration (NAC), commissioning 20 local artists to create large-scale public works in Newark’s downtown area. Glover has been actively engaging in discussions about Audible’s Global Center for Urban Development and its initiatives, including Newark Working Kitchens (NWK), which has provided more than 1.5 million meals to food-insecure residents while supporting local restaurants. Glover focuses on developing innovative solutions that exemplify corporate responsibility beyond traditional business practices.