INSIDE THE NETWORK
Executives across Fortune 500 companies, global banks, and enterprise organizations.
Joe Hurd
Board Director at Lloyd's of London
William Washington
CFO at Baker McKenzie
Jeffery J. Weaver
EVP & Managing Director at Key Bank Capital Markets
Rashaan Josey
President at Bose Automotive
Ather Williams III
Head of Global Payments at Wells Fargo
Carl Bell
CTO at Security State Bank & Truist
Tim Hudson
CCO at TE Connectivity
Derrick Pledger
CIO at Maximus
Ryan Johnson
CPO at Savvas Learning Company
Alain Williams
CEO at The Assérac Group
Garry Capers
Division President at Deluxe
Allyn Shaw
COO at Truist
OUR REACH
Members operate within leading global enterprises, spanning every major market worldwide.
HOW THE NETWORK WORKS
The premier network where members operate across leadership, capital, and legacy, through relationships and opportunities that compound over time.
EXECUTIVES
Access to Black executive men across AI, talent, M&A, private equity, venture capital, and global business.
PARTNERSHIPS
Career moves, opportunities, and deals built through referrals, collaboration, and direct access.
BOARDS
Direct access to board pathways, governance insight, and connection to peers operating at the board level.
INDUCTION
Induction at the St. Regis marks entry into the network alongside men operating at the highest levels across industries.
AWARDS
Annual recognition of the men setting the standard across industries, highlighting leadership, excellence, and impact.
LEGACY
Structured mentorship for mid-level managers, guiding the next generation of Black men into executive leadership.
ADMISSIONS
Membership is selective and reserved for Black men in corporate leadership.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The admissions process includes three steps:
1. REQUEST INVITATION
Submit your information to be considered.
2. FORMAL INTERVIEW
Candidates participate in a formal interview to confirm fit and alignment.
3. INVITATION EXTENDED
Qualified candidates receive an invitation to join Black Executive Men.
FAQ
Membership Considerations
THE FIRST YEAR
What members experience in their first year
DAY 1
Welcome and onboarding into Black Executive Men.
DAY 7
Connect with members across industries and regions.
DAY 30
Join global BEM townhall with members across industries.
DAY 90
Attend an in-person regional gathering.
MONTH 6
Participate in a BEM executive forum.
YEAR 1
Attend a BEM global dinner.
Membership Is By Invitation
Request an invitation to join the premier network for corporate Black men.