THE MEMBERSHIP
A trusted network of corporate Black men shaping global business.
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 represent 150+ leading organizations with over $3T in combined enterprise value.
THE NETWORK
Where corporate Black men build powerful relationships and lasting impact.
DINNERS
Private dinners where members build trusted relationships.
FORUMS
Curated discussions on strategy, leadership, and corporate power.
BOARDS
Governance, capital allocation, and enterprise leadership.
LEADERSHIP
Recognizing members shaping corporate leadership.
OWNERSHIP
Perspectives on investing, ownership, and building businesses.
LEGACY
Opening doors for the next generation of Black men in corporate leadership.
ADMISSIONS
Membership is reserved for corporate Black men who:
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Membership follows 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
PARTICIPATION
How members experience 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
The Premier Network for Corporate Black Men