THE MEMBERSHIP
A trusted network of corporate Black men shaping the future of global business.
Joe Hurd
Board Director
William Washington
Chief Financial Officer
Rashaan Josey
President
Jeffery J. Weaver
EVP & Managing Director
Derrick Pledger
Chief Information Officer
Carl Bell
Chief Technology Officer
Tim Hudson
Chief Commercial Officer
Ryan Johnson
Chief Privacy Officer
OUR REACH
Members represent 100+ 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 corporate Black men build trusted relationships.
EXECUTIVES
Curated conversations on leadership, strategy, and corporate influence.
BOARDS
Conversations on governance, capital allocation, and enterprise leadership.
AWARDS
Recognizing Black men making extraordinary impact in corporate leadership.
INVESTMENTS
Members exchange perspectives on business, investing, and ownership.
LEGACY
Opening doors for the next generation of Black men in business.
ADMISSIONS
Membership is reserved for:
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 with BEM.
3. INVITATION EXTENDED
Qualified candidates receive an invitation to join Black Executive Men.
FAQ
Forum Participation — What to Know
BEM PARTICIPATION
How members experience their first year at BEM
DAY 1
Welcome and onboarding into the BEM network.
DAY 7
Connect with members in your region.
DAY 30
Join a global BEM townhall with members across industries.
DAY 90
Attend your first in-person BEM regional gathering.
MONTH 6
Participate in a BEM executive forum.
YEAR 1
Attend a global BEM dinner with members from across the network.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
The Private Network for Corporate Black Men