POWER, BY DESIGN
Private peer exchange for senior executives operating at scale.
Joe Hurd
Board Director
William Washington
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Coles
President, MBD
Samuel Davis
Chief Technology Officer
Tim Hudson
Chief Commercial Officer
Ryan Johnson
Chief Privacy Officer
THE MEN WHO MOVE THE WORLD
Our members lead and influence the world's most powerful institutions.
OUR GATHERINGS
Where senior executives convene for disciplined peer-level exchange.
Black-Tie Events
Focused peer dialogue on leadership judgment, governance context, and high-consequence executive decisions.
Private Dinners
High-trust, member-only dinners and sessions. No media, cameras, or recordings.
Executive Summits
A selective environment where executive reputation, credibility, and influence compound over time.
THE STANDARD
Membership is reserved for leaders who meet the following standard:
EXECUTIVE ADMISSIONS
A limited number of new members are admitted each year.
Executive Consideration
Your background is reviewed through a confidential institutional process to assess seniority, leadership scope, and alignment.
Final Determination
A focused call to confirm eligibility, alignment, and formally activate membership.
Member Access
Approved members are granted access to Black Executive Men and BEM Prestige, our private digital and in-person ecosystem.
THE TERMS
Straightforward answers for senior leaders.
Black Executive Men has created a platform sorely needed for Black men in Corporate America.
— Michael Blackshear, Chief Compliance Officer
NEXT STEPS
Admission is selective and by invitation.
All requests for consideration are reviewed on a confidential basis. Incomplete or misaligned submissions are not advanced.