INSIDE THE NETWORK
Executives across Fortune 500 companies, global banks, and enterprise organizations.
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
William Washington
Chief Financial Officer at Baker McKenzie
Allyn Shaw
Chief Operating Officer at Truist
Rashaan Josey
President at Bose Automotive
Kevin A. Henry
Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer at Pulte Group
Derrick Pledger
Chief Information Officer at Maximus
Ryan Johnson
Chief Privacy Officer at Savvas Learning Company
Gerry Capers
Division President at Deluxe
Tim Hudson
Chief Commercial Officer at TE Connectivity
Carl Bell
Chief Technology Officer at Security State Bank & Trust
OUR REACH
Members operate within leading global enterprises, spanning every major market worldwide.
HOW THE NETWORK WORKS
Members convene through private forums, partnerships, and board pathways, driving relationships and opportunities that compound over time.
Executive Forums
Peer forums with industry leaders, hosted in Dallas, Chicago, and Washington, DC at premier hotels and private clubs.
Corporate Icons
Black-tie evening for global leadership, ownership & exits, and shaping the next era of Black executives, held in Las Vegas.
Board Governance
Board governance and oversight roundtable with sitting directors at the Harvard Club of New York City.
Strategic Partnerships
Members build high-trust relationships that lead to partnerships, deals, and shared opportunities,
Mentorship Summit
BEM members mentoring and sponsoring the next generation of corporate Black men into executive leadership in Miami.
Legacy Dinner
Held in Napa Valley, where members align capital and vision to build generational wealth and drive social impact.
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
Membership Is By Invitation
Request an invitation to join the premier network for Black men in corporate leadership.