BLACK EXECUTIVE MEN
A Private Network for Black Men Operating at the Highest Levels of Corporate Leadership
INSIDE THE NETWORK
Executives across Fortune 500 companies, global banks, and enterprise organizations.
Joe Hurd
Board Director at Lloyd's of London
William Washington
CFO at Baker McKenzie
Jeffery J. Weaver
EVP & Managing Director at Key Bank Capital Markets
Rashaan Josey
President at Bose Automotive
Ather Williams III
Head of Global Payments at Wells Fargo
Carl Bell
CTO at Security State Bank & Truist
Tim Hudson
CCO at TE Connectivity
Derrick Pledger
CIO at Maximus
Ryan Johnson
CPO at Savvas Learning Company
Alain Williams
CEO at The Assérac Group
Garry Capers
Division President at Deluxe
Allyn Shaw
COO at Truist
OUR REACH
Members operate within organizations representing over $3T in enterprise value.
HOW THE NETWORK WORKS
Where Black executive men access high-level peers, real-time insight, and career-defining opportunities.
ACCESS
Direct access to Black executives across industries and functions.
INSIGHT
Private firesides, town halls, and a curated archive of executive conversations.
OPPORTUNITY
Career pathways, business opportunities, and market intelligence exchanged within the network.
ADMISSIONS
Membership is selective and reserved for Black men operating at the highest levels of 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 — What to Know
YOUR FIRST YEAR
What members experience in their first year
DAY 1
Welcome and onboarding into Black Executive Men.
DAY 7
Connect with members across industries and regions.
DAY 30
Join global BEM townhall with members across industries.
DAY 90
Attend an in-person regional gathering.
MONTH 6
Participate in a BEM executive forum.
YEAR 1
Attend a BEM global dinner.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
A Private Network for Black Men Operating at the Highest Levels of Corporate Leadership