Kwaku Ofori (kwakuo at fccdc.org) is the Director of Lending at the Franklin County Community Development Corporation (FCCDC).
A finance and development professional with over 15 years’ experience in business lending, small business technical assistance, and community-focused finance, Kwaku leads the FCCDC’s lending programs that expand access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs across western Massachusetts. He is passionate about helping local enterprises start, grow, and thrive through responsible and inclusive lending.
Born in Ghana, Kwaku has dedicated his career to empowering small businesses and underserved markets, holding senior leadership roles in financial institutions dedicated to the service of small businesses, low-income individuals and underserved segments. Recently, he served as Board Fellow with Justice for Housing Inc., a Boston-based nonprofit supporting justice-impacted individuals with re-entry and housing, reflecting his commitment to community development and social justice.
Kwaku holds an MBA in Quantitative Finance and Entrepreneurship from Babson College. He is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA, UK), and holds the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation jointly issued by AICPA and CIMA, along with multiple international certifications in microfinance and rural credit.
Outside of work, he enjoys visiting cultural and heritage sites and attending local events.
