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 convene through private forums, partnerships, and board pathways, driving relationships and opportunities that compound over time.
Corporate Icons
A black-tie evening of global executives shaping the next era of corporate leadership at the Eiffel Tower, Las Vegas.
Executive Forums
Peer forums with industry leaders, hosted across Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Board Governance
Board governance, oversight, and readiness roundtables with sitting directors at the Harvard Club of New York.
Capital Forum
Strategic partnerships, ownership opportunities, and shared ventures take shape at the St. Regis New York.
Mentorship Summit
BEM members mentoring and sponsoring the next generation of Black men into executive leadership, held in Miami.
Legacy Dinner
Held in Napa Valley, where members align capital and vision to steward generational wealth and long-term impact.
ADMISSIONS
Membership is selective and reserved for Black men in executive 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 executive leadership.