BLACK EXECUTIVE MEN
The Private Network for Black Men in Corporate Senior Leadership.
THE NETWORK
A trusted circle for senior leaders focused on strategy, leadership, and legacy.
Joe Hurd
Board Director
William Washington
Chief Financial Officer
Rashaan Josey
President
Jeffery J. Weaver
EVP & Managing Director
Derrick Pledger
Chief Information Officer
Carl Bell
Chief Technology Officer
Tim Hudson
Chief Commercial Officer
Ryan Johnson
Chief Privacy Officer
OUR REACH
Hundreds of members representing leadership across 150+ organizations.
OUR MEMBERS
Sharing enterprise perspectives, trusted referrals, and strategic relationships.
CONNECTIONS
A structured network centered on one-to-one relationships, private gatherings, and executive dialogue.
INSIGHTS
Peer-level conversations around enterprise decisions, governance, leadership transition, capital, and legacy.
TRUST
Dialogue conducted under the Chatham House Rule — confidential, non-attributable, and discreet.
ADMISSIONS
Membership is reserved for leaders who demonstrate:
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Membership follows a three-step process to confirm fit.
1. MEMBERSHIP REQUEST
Submit your information for confidential review by BEM leadership.
2. EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW
A focused conversation to assess alignment, expectations, and fit.
3. MEMBERSHIP EXTENDED
Membership is offered to selected leaders.
FAQ
Network Participation — What to Know
EARLY MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE
What your first 90-days looks like in BEM.
DAY 1
Access the BEM member network.
IN 7 DAYS
Connect with the BEM member team.
IN 30 DAYS
Make new 1:1 connections with senior leaders across industries.
IN 60 DAYS
Join regional member gatherings to expand your local network.
IN 90 DAYS
Join national gatherings and expand your network across the U.S.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
For senior leaders seeking trusted peer relationships across corporate America.