INSIDE THE NETWORK
Executives across Fortune 500 companies, global banks, and enterprise organizations.
Carl Bell
Chief Technology Officer at Security State Bank & Trust
Ather Williams III
Head of Global Payments at Wells Fargo
Joe Hurd
Board Director at Lloyd's of London
Jeffrey Weaver
Executive Vice President & Managing Director at Key Bank Capital Markets
Kevin A. Henry
Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer at Pulte Group
William Washington
Chief Financial Officer at Baker McKenzie
Allyn Shaw
Chief Operating Officer at Truist
Rashaan Josey
President at Bose Automotive
Derrick Pledger
Chief Information Officer at Maximus
Ryan Johnson
Chief Privacy Officer at Savvas Learning Company
Tim Hudson
Chief Commercial Officer at TE Connectivity
Garry Capers
Division President at Deluxe
OUR REACH
Members operate within leading global enterprises, spanning every major market worldwide.
HOW THE NETWORK WORKS
Members connect, share insight, and independently pursue partnerships and opportunities—within a disciplined, high-trust environment across private forums and board pathways.
Corporate Icons
A black-tie gathering of C-suite leaders shaping corporate influence, relationships, and long-term alignment.
Executive Forums
Private forums where members exchange insight and discuss hiring, advancement, and enterprise-level decisions.
Board Access
Director-level roundtables and board pathways where members gain insight into board roles and expand enterprise influence.
Capital Forum
Where members share perspectives on ownership, co-investment, and private opportunities pursued independently.
Future Executives
Members mentor and sponsor the next generation of Black men into executive leadership, reinforcing network standards.
Annual Gathering
An annual gathering where relationships, capital, and long-term vision align across the network and over time.
ADMISSIONS
Membership is selective and focused on Black men in corporate leadership who operate at a high standard.
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
Membership Is By Invitation
Request an invitation to join the premier network for Black men in corporate leadership.