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W E LC O M E Michael C. Hyter President & CEO The Executive Leadership Council 2021 Recognition Gala Co-Chair

LEAD SPONSOR RECOGNITION Wanda Bryant Hope

2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION Alvaro L. Martins Scholars

Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Johnson & Johnson

Ann Fudge Scholars

Alex Gorsky

Award for Excellence in Business Commentary Scholars

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Johnson & Johnson

Michael C. Hyter PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

President & CEO The Executive Leadership Council 2021 Recognition Gala Co-Chair

Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner Co-Hosts

COUNCIL REMARKS Lloyd W. Brown, II

2 0 2 1 A LVA R O L . M A R T I N S H E R I TAG E AWA R D P R E S E N TAT I O N Donna M. Wilson

Board Chair The Executive Leadership Council Corporate Community Reinvestment Act Officer & Head, CRA Regulatory Group Citigroup

Head of DE&I Multicultural Marketing Johnson & Johnson 2021 Recognition Gala Co-Chair

Tyler Perry Filmmaker & Philanthropist

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A F T E R PA R T Y T E A S E R Bell Biv DeVoe 2 0 2 1 C O R P O R AT E AWA R D P R E S E N TAT I O N Lionel Nowell III Lead Independent Director Bank of America

Brian Moynihan

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Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer Bank of America

REFLECTION Kanika Jones, Ph.D. Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Director of the Executive Leadership Honors Program Howard University School of Business

2 0 2 1 AC H I E V E M E N T AWA R D P R E S E N TAT I O N Ursula M. Burns

Johnson & Johnson Scholarship & Career Development Program Scholars Moody’s Ray McDaniel Scholars Nationwide’s Future Leaders Scholars Chevron Executive Leadership Council Scholars Brunswick Corporation Undergraduate Scholarship & Leadership Development Program Scholars HSBC Scholars Hewlett Packard Enterprise Scholars

Founding Partner Integrum Holdings Retired Chairman & CEO Xerox Corporation

Bristol Myers Squibb HBCU Scholars

Rosalind (Roz) Brewer

Dr. Price Cobbs USAA Scholars

Chief Executive Officer Walgreens Boots Alliance

Thasunda Brown Duckett

Raytheon Technologies Scholars Linde Engineers of Tomorrow Scholars

President & CEO TIAA

Business Case Competition Scholars

A F T E R PA R T Y T E A S E R Avery*Sunshine

A F T E R PA R T Y T E A S E R Doug E. Fresh

S P O K E N WO R D Jon Goode – Future

2 0 2 1 G LO B A L G A M E C H A N G E R AWA R D P R E S E N TAT I O N Colin Kaepernick Super Bowl quarterback Founder, Kaepernick Endeavors

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T H E E X E C U T I V E L E A D E R S H I P CO U N C I L B OA R D C H A I R

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PRESIDENT & CEO

Lloyd W. Brown, ||

On behalf of the Founding Members, Board of Directors and Membership of The Executive Leadership Council, I am delighted to welcome you to our 2021 Annual Recognition Gala and 35th Anniversary event, Celebrating Our Impact, Inspiring Our Future. On this momentous occasion, we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of individuals and companies who champion excellence and advance diversity, equity and inclusion for Black talent and Black communities around the globe. I want to acknowledge and thank our Gala Co-Chairs Donna M. Wilson and Michael C. Hyter, the Gala Committee and The ELC Staff for their hard work and commitment in making tonight’s event a success. It was a selfless act of giving that served as the basis for the founding of our organization. A group of very senior Black corporate executives, a rarity for their time, came together to financially support Bishop College, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) facing dire financial hardship. These executives wrote a check that delayed the inevitable and enabled Bishop to keep its doors open for a short while longer. This act of generosity allowed the enrolled students to continue pursuing their college education. Bishop later became Paul Quinn College. Thirty-five years later, our organization has grown from 19 to more than 800 members, and the legacy of advocacy and support for the Black community and for current and aspiring Black business leaders lives on. With the support of our members, corporations and community partners, our organization continues to advance our north star goals of increasing the number of Black executives on corporate boards, as CEOs, and within the C-suites of global enterprises. We believe the more power we have as Black people in the boardroom, the more powerful our voices, leverage and reach will be in helping to eradicate societal inequities in health care, wealth, civil rights, voting and criminal justice. I am proud that The ELC embodies an incessant spirit of giving that continues to grow, as we award close to $1.5 million in scholarships, this year alone, to Black college students pursuing careers in Business and STEM. Innovating and expanding our philanthropic efforts are integral to The ELC’s future success. We are grateful to be in a position to give. We look forward to continuing this legacy in the name of our Founders. We are honored to recognize those who are still with us to witness this milestone celebration.

Vernon N. Ford James D. Fowler, Jr. Kenneth D. Hill Milton M. Irvin

Mannie L. Jackson Gary S. Jefferson Robert L. Johnson James G. Kaiser

Cleve L. Killingsworth Jarred R. Metze Earl S. Washington Elynor A. Williams

L LOY D W. B R OW N , I I

Michael C. Hyter

Welcome to The Executive Leadership Council’s 2021 Annual Recognition Gala! I am glad you joined us to commemorate 35 years of achievement. Tonight, we celebrate progress, purpose and perseverance. With over 800 members, our membership is stronger than ever and continues to have a dynamic presence at the apex of corporate America. Our programs aim to empower and our ongoing advocacy is sustained by collaborating with engaged strategic partners and companies that help us accomplish our mission. On behalf of The ELC Board and members, I would like to express our gratitude for the generous support of tonight’s sponsors. We would especially like to thank our Lead Sponsor, Johnson & Johnson; our Signature Sponsors, Bank of America, Bristol Myers Squibb, IBM and UPS; and our Supporting Sponsors, AIG, Cisco, Nike and Walmart. Each company supports our mission and is a partner in celebrating Black business success and diversity. I would like to send a special thanks to this year’s Gala Committee Chair Donna M. Wilson, Head of DE&I Multicultural Marketing for Johnson & Johnson. Her enthusiastic and engaged leadership has helped orchestrate an incredible evening. I am grateful for Donna’s hard work and for the dedication of our entire Gala Committee. Their contributions surpassed our expectations in making this event an unparalleled celebration. Without their commitment, tonight’s event would not be possible. It’s an honor to celebrate The ELC’s legacy of leadership during my first year as President and CEO. For three decades, we have remained true to our resolve to advocate for the increase of Black corporate CEOs, C-suite Executives and Board Directors to build the next generation of Black corporate leaders. Although this pursuit has often been challenged by the status quo, our dedicated members, partners and The ELC staff continue to champion our cause. I am proud of how far this organization has come and look forward to fostering even greater impact and success in the future. Get ready for a night to remember and here’s to another 35 years of Black Excellence!

MICHAEL C. HYTER The Executive Leadership Council President & CEO

The Executive Leadership Council Board Chair Corporate Community Reinvestment Act Officer & Head, CRA Regulatory Group Citigroup

2021 RECOGNITION GALA PLANNING COMMITTEE

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GALA CO-CHAIRS

Michael C. Hyter & Donna M. Wilson It has been our privilege and an absolute pleasure to serve as Co-Chairs for The Executive Leadership Council’s 2021 Annual Recognition Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration. Thank you to our ELC Board Chair and Gala Committee Member Lloyd W. Brown, II. He provided his vision for this milestone event and full support to the committee. Our Gala Committee reflects Black Excellence in action. Each member has gone above and beyond in volunteering his or her time and talents to ensure a memorable and engaging experience for our viewers. We extend a warm thank you to our Gala Committee Members for their guidance, generosity and investment in the success of tonight’s event.

MICHAEL C. HYTER President & CEO The Executive Leadership Council 2021 Gala Co-Chair

Special thanks to The ELC Staff who worked on the Gala under the leadership of Camilla McGhee, Vice President and Chief Corporate Partnership Officer and Libi Rice, Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. The team worked tirelessly to create an experience that reflects on our past, celebrates our present and acknowledges our future. We also thank our Executive Producer Neale Rebman and her stellar creative and production team at CPG Agency for their continued dedication and commitment to telling our story and celebrating our legacy.

C Y N T H I A B OW M A N Bank of America

J . H A R O L D H ATC H E T T I I I Tier One Property Services, LLC

U KO N WA OJ O Amazon

L LOY D W. B R OW N , I I Citigroup Board Chair, The Executive Leadership Council

MICHAEL C. HYTER The Executive Leadership Council, President and CEO, Gala Co-Chair

IRENE QUARSHIE Target

LO R I G E O R G E BILLINGSLEY The Coca-Cola Company

L A’ K E R R I J AC K S O N UPS Foundation

K E R RY C H A N D L E R Endeavor

GERALD JOHNSON General Motors

LY N TO N S C OT L A N D Con Edison

G A RY D O U G L A S Nationwide

S E N A KWAW U Frontdoor

G . S C OT T U Z Z E L L Converse

BEN HASAN Walmart

T E LVA M c G R U D E R General Motors

DONNA M. WILSON Johnson & Johnson, Gala Co-Chair

S H A R I S L AT E Cisco Systems C e LO I S S T E E L E Bristol Myers Squibb

Finally, we thank our sponsors and our honorees for their support of The ELC and participation in tonight’s event. Our work is possible because of their commitment to our organization and the success of the event. We know they contributed valuable time and resources on our behalf and we are eternally grateful. We appreciate your tuning in to help us celebrate our 35-year commitment to advocating for Black leadership and success at the C-suite, CEO and Board Director levels. Please enjoy tonight’s event, Celebrating Our Impact and Inspiring Our Future.

DONNA M. WILSON Head of DE&I Multicultural Marketing Johnson & Johnson 2021 Gala Co-Chair

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Directors

Officers

L LOY D W. B R OW N , I I Chair Citigroup

VA L E R I E I . R A I N F O R D Secretary Elloree Talent Strategies

E DWA R D L . DA N D R I D G E Vice Chair Boeing

NANCY ARMAND HSBC

GENA ASHE Anterix, Inc.

K I M B E R LY A . B L AC KW E L L PMM Agency

G E R A L D T. CHARLES, JR. Capital One

S H AU N D R A C L AY Beam Suntory

W I L L I A M P. GIPSON P&G (Retired)

THOMAS R. HARVEY AT&T

M A R C A . H OW Z E Deere & Company

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G A L E V. K I N G Nationwide (Retired)

KEN B. ROBINSON Exelon (Retired)

R OY W E AT H E R S PwC

S E N A KWAW U Treasurer Frontdoor

Ex-Officio Directors THOMPSON Nationwide

TO N I E L E AT H E R B E R RY Immediate Past Chair Deloitte & Touche LLP (Retired)

MICHAEL C. HYTER President & CEO The Executive Leadership Council

JEFFREY G. WEBSTER ExxonMobil (Retired)

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GALA LEAD SPONSOR CEO

Alex Gorsky

As we mark the 35th anniversary of The Executive Leadership Council, Johnson & Johnson is proud to serve as lead sponsor of tonight’s celebration of the power of collective action when it comes to advancing impactful, inclusive leadership. When I left the U.S. Army after six years of service back in 1988, I gravitated toward the healthcare industry because I wanted to make a positive impact on the world. My time in the military taught me just how much can be accomplished when people from every walk of life unite behind a shared mission—and at Johnson & Johnson, that mission is nothing less than changing the trajectory of health for humanity. I feel privileged to have spent more than three decades at a company whose people dream big when it comes to improving the lives of our more than 1 billion patients and consumers around the globe. As CEO, it has always been clear to me that supporting and developing our workforce is critical to our success in making those dreams a reality—and The ELC has been an essential partner in that effort.

Bold leadership helps build healthy communities. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live in a strong, healthy community. That’s why access to quality care is part of our mission to change the course of human health, and we need strong leaders to do so. We salute The Executive Leadership Council’s essential work to nurture the vanguard of new ideas and leadership in a world that is ready for big, bold solutions in healthcare and beyond.

There can be no doubt that diversity isn’t just good for society: it’s a critical business imperative. For this reason, we have continually challenged ourselves to create an even more inclusive work environment where everyone feels empowered to leverage their unique lived experiences on behalf of those we serve. These aspirations extend far beyond our walls into our communities—and The ELC is right there with us, helping build alliances to expand diversity in our supply chains, promote vaccine equity, develop educational programming, and support women in STEM. Since addressing the greatest challenges of the day requires the best talent, we’re also deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders—including the Johnson & Johnson ELC Scholars. This year’s class, and those who follow, will be a vanguard of new ideas in a world ready for bold solutions. In 2020, Johnson & Johnson launched Our Race to Health Equity, a $100 million initiative to help address the causes of inequities in healthcare. The deeply-rooted issues facing our country, and communities of color in particular, won’t be solved through one sweeping intervention, but I have great hope that our collective efforts and collaboration will lead to far-reaching change. One look at the impressive list of business leaders gathered tonight should leave no doubt that significant progress is within our grasp. As champions of a better tomorrow, it’s our shared responsibility to redouble our efforts—and Johnson & Johnson is honored to partner with this extraordinary organization and its membership in this essential work.

A L E X G O R S KY Chairman, Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson

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THE POWER TO

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pave the way We congratulate The Executive Leadership Council for 35 years of advancing opportunity for Black executives, businesses and communities. At Bank of America, we have a longstanding commitment to drive diversity and inclusion, while making the financial lives of our Black clients better and advancing racial equality and economic opportunity for all. Partners like The Executive Leadership Council are critical. Sometimes we have to do more. This time, a lot more. Together we can drive progress and pave the way.

Visit bankofamerica.com/inclusion to learn more.

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Brian Moynihan On behalf of my Bank of America teammates, congratulations to The Executive Leadership Council for 35 years of promoting Black leadership in corporate America. We’re proud to partner with The ELC to advance opportunity for Black executives. Opportunity begins with a workforce that is diverse and inclusive—at every level of the organization. Our board of directors is 50% diverse and two of our directors are Black: Lionel Nowell, our lead Independent Director, and Arnold Donald, who previously served as President and CEO of The ELC. My management team is more than 50% diverse, and includes two Black leaders: Steve Boland, our Chief Administrative Officer, and Bernard Mensah, our President of International and CEO of Merrill Lynch International. Since 2015, our representation of Black teammates in the top three management levels has increased by 111%. The ELC has been a key partner in helping us develop a new generation of Black leaders. In total, 14% of our U.S. workforce is Black, mirroring the latest population estimate and exceeding financial services benchmarks. We also help create opportunity through our external activities, including how we deliver for our millions of Black clients. We know the pandemic had a disproportionate impact on communities of color and we have worked closely with those clients to address their individual needs. Of the nearly 500,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans we provided, roughly 40% went to clients in majority-minority communities. We also recently tripled our homeownership assistance program to help more than 60,000 Americans in lowto moderate-income communities have the capital needed to purchase homes. In 2020, the tragic killing of George Floyd created an urgency for us all to do more to drive progress within our communities. At Bank of America, we accelerated our longstanding work to promote racial equality and economic opportunity with a new $1.25 billion, five-year commitment. To date, we have deployed more than $360 million of that, including: •

Equity investments in 20 minority depository institutions (MDIs) and community development financial institutions (CDFIs).

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Commitments of $270 million to roughly 100 funds, which are run by women and BIPOC entrepreneurs (72% are led by Black managers) and invest in women- and BIPOC-run businesses.

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Partnerships with 21 HBCUs, HSIs and community colleges to help students build skills, create career pathways and connect to employers.

These are just some of the ways we are driving a diverse and inclusive workplace and helping advance racial equality and economic opportunity throughout society. We are proud to work alongside The ELC in these important efforts.

B R I A N M OY N I H A N Chairman and CEO Bank of America

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Giovanni Caforio

I begin this message with an undeniable sense of pride in our partnership with The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and our support for its 2021 Recognition Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration. Together, we can make an impact and inspire our future. Lasting change doesn’t come from only one person or organization; it happens when people work together to make real progress. At Bristol Myers Squibb, we share the purpose of building an inclusive business leadership pipeline and opening channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives. We’ve made good progress towards this shared purpose, but we know there is much more to do. Last year, we made a pledge to double our executive representation of Black and Hispanic/Latinx executives in the United States of America by the end of 2022. Our work with The ELC will play an important role in these efforts. Like The ELC, we are focused on sustainable change for the future. To develop the scientists of tomorrow, our company is active in instilling a passion for STEM education in underserved communities of all ages— from kindergarten through postgraduate programs. We are very proud to continue our partnership with The ELC for a second year to award 10 more scholarships to students planning to pursue a career in Business or STEM at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Additionally, I’m excited about our recent partnership with five leading HBCUs called Tomorrow’s Innovators. This new program will create custom biopharma educational programming with a goal to increase recruitment of Black talent into the biopharma industry. These are just a few of the ways that we plan to reach and empower future generations of innovators and leaders. We look forward to partnering with The ELC and continuing this work.

We are in the business of breakthroughs—the kind that transform patients’ lives. Dedicated to our mission of discovering, developing and delivering life-saving innovations that help patients prevail over serious diseases, we’ll never give up our search for more hope, for more people, around the world. We are proud to support the ELC 2021 Annual Recognition Gala and 35th Anniversary.

We are honored to celebrate with The ELC and excited about our innovative work together. I believe our shared commitment can make an impact and inspire our future.

G I OVA N N I C A F O R I O Chairman and CEO Bristol Myers Squibb

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Arvind Krishna

Congratulations to The Executive Leadership Council on 35 years of promoting Black excellence and leadership in business. IBM celebrates and supports its mission to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment to these values extends from our company’s founding more than a century ago. At the same time, we recognize this work is an unceasing journey. Today, through the Emb(race) campaign, IBM is taking strategic actions across our company to respond to racism and inequality and combat discrimination. As part of this initiative, we are committed to building a more diverse leadership pipeline through increased hiring and advancement of underrepresented minorities. While IBM has made significant gains over prior years, we still have much to do and look forward to collaborating further with The ELC on this priority. We’ve also placed a major emphasis on skills as a pathway to better jobs and broader socio-economic equality. Through our SkillsBuild® platform, IBM has provided valuable reskilling support for job seekers in a severely challenging economy. In addition, through Call for Code for Racial Justice, we are inviting developers and problem solvers around the world to design open source projects focused on police and judicial reform and diverse representation. We are also proud to be among the co-founders of OneTen, an initiative to help train Black candidates to fill 1 million professional roles over the next 10 years in the United States.

Be Equal Progress is only possible when everyone is empowered to reach their full potential, not despite their differences, but because of them. IBM champions diversity and equal rights for everyone.

I’m also pleased to report rapid growth in our efforts to advance quantum education and research for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Since establishing our first IBM-HBCU Quantum Center in September 2020, we have grown to 23 centers nationwide and surpassed $100 million in investment for HBCUs through the IBM Skills Academy Academic Initiative. I am confident that IBM and all of The ELC’s corporate partners will continue to be a unifying force in advancing a vision of a better, more inclusive future for society.

ARVIND KRISHNA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer IBM

IBM is proud to be a Signature Sponsor of the ELC Virtual Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration. beequal.com

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G A L A S I G N AT U R E S P O N S O R P R E S I D E N T

Nicole “Nikki” Clifton Congratulations to The Executive Leadership Council in celebration of its 35th anniversary. This occasion provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many accomplishments of The ELC, a sentiment captured in tonight’s theme: Celebrating Our Impact, Inspiring Our Future. The ELC leads the way in championing the advancement of Black executives in corporate America, and it serves as a critical catalyst to make the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion central to business success. UPS has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with The ELC, and it is an honor to be a signature partner for tonight’s gala. Our support of The ELC’s much anticipated event is just one of the many ways we collaborate. Over the years, our people have dedicated their time and talent in ELC programs such as the CEO Summit, the MidLevel Managers’ Symposium and the Women in Leadership Program. Under the leadership of our inspiring CEO Carol Tomé, we reaffirm our commitment to a more just world every day through our investments in our people and the community. She often says that “diversity is the source of our innovation, inclusion is the key to our success—and equity is how we unleash the power of both.” As the president of The UPS Foundation, it is my honor to lead the company’s global philanthropic and employee engagement programs. The UPS Foundation centers our work in equity and justice. Our mission is to deliver pathways to empower resilient, just and safe communities. In partnership with organizations such as The ELC, we are addressing systemic education and economic barriers and creating opportunities for underserved and underrepresented young people to become the next generation of corporate leaders. In addition to our increased $4 million investment in organizations promoting racial equity in 2020, we’ve also allocated $3.2 million in new funding to our legacy partners, expanded our scholastic support to historically black colleges and universities and deepened our investments in economic empowerment for small and medium entrepreneurs. For UPS, giving means more than writing a check. It means combining employees’ skills, passion and time with the company’s expertise in logistics, transportation assets and charitable donations to make a measurable difference in society. While tonight we celebrate the past and the progress we have made working together, we also look toward a bright future where, together, we will continue to develop leaders and move our world forward by delivering what matters.

N I C O L E “ N I K K I ” C L I F TO N President Social Impact and The UPS Foundation

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GALA SUPPORTING SPONSOR CEO

Peter Zaffino

The right ally can turn potential into progress. AIG is proud to support The Executive Leadership Council's 2021 Virtual Gala and the common goal of building inclusivity and opening channels of opportunity for diverse talent. Our global colleagues are committed to serving as allies to each other as we continue to cultivate a workplace that fosters a sense of belonging for all while increasing diverse representation across the organization.

Visit aig.com to learn more.

AIG is proud to support The Executive Leadership Council and to sponsor the 2021 ELC Gala. We stand as allies with The ELC and its mission to build an inclusive business leadership pipeline that empowers Black leaders to make impactful contributions to the marketplace and the communities they serve. We deeply value our partnership with The ELC and have greatly benefited from engaging in programs, such as The ELC Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium and the Power of Women at Work, to develop leaders. While there is much progress for us to celebrate tonight, we know there is more work to be done. Companies and individuals must do better by embracing and pursuing racial and social justice and advancements for our diverse colleagues and the communities where we live and work. We know that diverse and inclusive organizations are healthier, stronger and perform better and global companies like AIG can be a catalyst for positive and lasting change. At AIG, we strive to have a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome, valued and recognized for the important role they play in creating value for our many stakeholders. Congratulations to The ELC on your 35-year commitment to advancing Black leadership in corporate America. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.

PETER ZAFFINO President and Chief Executive Officer American International Group (AIG)

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GALA SUPPORTING SPONSOR CEO

Chuck Robbins

Cisco is incredibly proud to sponsor The Executive Leadership Council and this year’s ELC Virtual Gala and 35th Anniversary Celebration. This is an important celebration of Black excellence and leadership, and we are thrilled to be part of the event again this year. I’d also like to congratulate The ELC for celebrating 35 years of its commitment to advancing Black leadership in Corporate America. The work that it does continues to have a positive impact on the lives of so many future and current Black executives and board members. At Cisco, our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all. This means when we see injustice, we speak up and act boldly to make change, remove barriers and support communities. Over the last few years, Cisco and the corporate community learned that speaking up is not enough. We need definitive action to fight inequality, empower Black leaders and voices, and create a world that is truly inclusive. When we launched Cisco’s Social Justice Beliefs and Actions in 2020, we created the blueprint for how we act as a business. Our commitment was the first step in our journey to combat deeply rooted racial inequities. Our goal is to drive change within ourselves, our communities, our customers, and our partners. Since launching that effort, we’ve made tremendous progress, but we know we still have a lot more to do. For example, Cisco committed $150 million to help HBCUs strategically recover and flourish by funding education through an endowment created by the Student Freedom Initiative and modernizing technology. We are proud of these actions and the progress we are making both inside and outside of Cisco. These are early steps toward achieving our vision of an inclusive future for all. Cisco is honored to have been an ELC sponsor for over a decade. The ELC has been instrumental in building an extraordinary pipeline of Black talent at Cisco. Our shared values with The ELC make for a strong partnership and I’m excited to see what more we can do together in the future. Thank you again to The ELC for all that it does!

CHUCK ROBBINS Chair and CEO Cisco

Doug McMillon

We’ve all experienced so much change over the past 18 months. The global pandemic continues to impact daily life and multiple tragic events have opened so many eyes to the painful and unacceptable realities of racial inequity and injustice. It has caused many people, organizations and businesses to take action with renewed urgency and increased commitment. It has definitely had that effect at Walmart. Walmart is continuing its journey to learn and understand the drivers of systemic racial inequity across society. One example is that we’ve had nearly 1,400 of our leaders complete a two-day Racial Equity Institute workshop, including 93% of our U.S. officers so far. The Executive Leadership Council has had impactful influence on our journey, as its mission to increase the number of successful Black executives by adding value to their development, leadership and philanthropic endeavors is closely aligned with Walmart’s values. We’ve taken intentional steps to enhance our people processes to accelerate opportunities for diverse individuals to move through the talent pipeline, including a mentoring circle hosted by our African American Officers Caucus, which has provided the necessary development for empowering several Black leaders to advance from senior director to vice president positions. We recently shared in our Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mid-Year Report that 9.13% of our U.S. officers are Black – a .71% increase since the start of our fiscal year on February 1. We want to see that number increase faster. We rely on organizations such as The ELC to provide our associates with meaningful development opportunities. More than 60 associates attended The ELC’s recent Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium to help them increase their capacity for designing meaningful careers. We believe it’s a combination of activities such as this that will help us achieve our goals. Thank you to the leaders and members of The Executive Leadership Council for their guidance and encouragement on this journey. Together, we believe we’re building a better, more inclusive Walmart.

D O U G M C M I L LO N President & CEO Walmart Inc.

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JOSETTE TOWLES KEITH DORSEY KIMBERLY STRONG KYLE PRICE LINDA DAVIS WATTERS MATTHEW THORNTON III MICHAEL FORD NORTHROP GRUMMAN

PAULA CHOLMONDELEY PERRY STUCKEY R. LUCIA RIDDLE REGENIA STEIN REGINA DESHAZER SAM COMBS SANDRA EBERHARD VIVIAN PICKARD WANDA FELTON

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Tyler Perry

Bank of America

F i l m m a ke r a n d P h i l a n t h r o p i s t

With the launch of his major motion picture studio in Atlanta, Tyler Perry has established himself as a national icon in media and entertainment, business and philanthropy. Perry’s rise from privation to privilege continues to be a source of inspiration for actors, entrepreneurs and future leaders in the African-American community and beyond.

M u l t i n a t i o n a l I nv e s t m e n t B a n k

Brian Moynihan leads a team of more than 200,000 employees dedicated to making financial lives better for people, companies of every size and institutional investors across the United States and around the world.

Personal writings and spiritual reflections are just a few of the elements that shaped Perry’s early plays and musicals, making them uplifting and enormously successful. The production of I Know I’ve Been Changed in venues such as the prestigious Fox Theatre in Atlanta led to an incredible run of popular plays, including Woman Thou Art Loosed!, I Can Do Bad All By Myself and Medea’s Family Reunion, which launched a franchise of blockbuster films that starred many of Perry’s most memorable and beloved characters. The massive commercial success of his growing entertainment empire offered Perry more opportunities to showcase his talents as a prolific actor, award-winning author and architect of inspirational entertainment across diverse genres.

Bank of America has been recognized as a leader in financial services, including Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies and Best Big Companies to Work For. It has also been named Global Finance’s Best Bank in the United States and North America in 2020 and placed on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers List in 2019. The company is the top global bank on Fortune’s Change the World list. It was also the 2019 Catalyst Award winner for supporting the continued development, empowerment and advancement of women in the company and around the world. The company is recognized annually as a top employer by Working Mother, LATINA Style, Black Enterprise, Military Times and U.S. Veterans Magazine. Bank of America is included in the Forbes’ Corporate Responders List of 25 companies leading through the health crisis caused by the coronavirus.

In 2007, Perry expanded his reach to television with series such as House of Payne and Meet the Browns on TBS. In late 2012, he teamed with Oprah Winfrey to bring original programming to her cable network. In 2017, Perry signed a multi-year content partnership with Viacom. More awards and recognition followed, including the Chairman’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards, the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards and the Governors Award at the 2020 Emmys. Most recently, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards.

Moynihan participates in several organizations that focus on economic and market trends, including the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council (chair), the Financial Services Forum, the Bank Policy Institute, the Business Roundtable, the Clearing House (chair), the American Heart Association CEO Roundtable (co-chair), the Business Council and the Federal Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Board. He is also a member of the Vatican Council for Inclusive Capitalism and co-chair of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative.

These prestigious honors and accolades continue to incentivize Perry to help marginalized groups change the conditions and trajectory of their lives. In so many ways, he gifts hope and inspires others to overcome the kind of dispiriting life challenges that he remembers all too well. Perry has been intimately involved in advancing civil rights and social justice through organizations such as the NAACP and through outreach and assistance to families of victims of violence. He supports several charities and pledges resources to help the homeless and survivors of earthquakes and hurricanes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Perry made national headlines when he provided provisions for the elderly in Georgia and Louisiana, thus reminding the nation of the transformative power of human kindness in a time of crisis.

Moynihan serves as chair of the company’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Council and is a member of the museum council for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. He is also a member of the Brown University Corporation’s Board of Fellows, the Catalyst Board of Directors, the Council on Competitiveness Board (chair) and the Appeal of Conscience Board of Trustees. Moynihan works with public officials, businesses and civic leaders at the local level through his participation on the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council, the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership and the Partnership for Rhode Island.

2 0 2 1 A C H I E V E M E N T AWA R D W I N N E R

Roz Brewer

T hasunda Brown Duckett

C h i e f E xe c u t i v e O f f i c e r | Wa l g r e e n s B o o t s A l l i a n c e

Rosalind (Roz) Brewer joined Walgreens Boots Alliance as Chief Executive Officer in March 2021. She also is a Director on WBA’s Board. Brewer most recently served as Chief Operating Officer and Group President at Starbucks from October 2017 to January 2021. Prior to Starbucks, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam’s Club, a membership-only retail warehouse club and division of Walmart, Incorporated, from February 2012 to February 2017. Brewer previously held several executive leadership positions with Walmart, beginning in 2006. Prior to joining Walmart, she served as the President of Global Nonwovens Division for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global health and hygiene products company, from 2004 to 2006. Since 1984, Brewer has held various management positions at Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Currently, she serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for Spelman College, where she did her undergraduate work. Brewer also is a Board Member of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture. She formerly served on the Board of Directors for Starbucks, Amazon, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Molson Coors Beverage Company. According to Brewer, “Purpose is the driving force at this point in my career, especially. Leading Walgreens Boots Alliance is a rare opportunity to be part of the solution to end the pandemic and to help shape the future of healthcare and retail. A year from now, I want to look back on this time as an inflection point and a moment in time where real, lasting change happened—that we will all have collectively banded together and got through the pandemic—and at the same time worked to drive real change toward racial equity. I feel inspired and hopeful that some good will come out of this very difficult time in our country and the world’s history.”

P r e s i d e n t a n d C h i e f E xe c u t i v e O f f i c e r | T I AA

Thasunda Brown Duckett is President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA, a Fortune 100 provider of secure retirements and outcome focused investment solutions for millions of people working in higher education, healthcare and other mission-driven organizations. Duckett joined TIAA after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Chase Consumer Banking, where she oversaw a banking network with more than $600 billion in deposits and 50,000 employees. Previously, she was the CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the leading U.S. providers of auto financing. She also served as the National Retail Sales Executive for Chase Mortgage Banking, where she managed 4,000 mortgage bankers. Earlier in her career, Duckett was a Director of Emerging Markets at Fannie Mae, where she led the implementation of national strategies designed to increase homeownership among Black and Hispanic Americans. She serves on the boards of Nike, Incorporated, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Sesame Workshop, National Medal of Honor Museum, The Economic Club of New York, University of Houston’s Board of Visitors and the Dean’s Advisory Board for Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. She is a member of The Executive Leadership Council, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. Duckett grew up in Texas, but she now lives in Connecticut with her husband and four children. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Houston and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Baylor University. She has stated, “When I think about what it means to be a changemaker, for me, I am just trying to operate as the best version of myself. I’m trying to do it unapologetically. You don’t have to be a CEO or a senior executive to be a changemaker. It’s the manner and the quality of how you live your life and how you show up that will allow you to have impact.” Duckett also noted, “I am trying to bring a new narrative of what it means to be a CEO because I don’t have a lot of chapters in a book that describe me. And so I have the opportunity to create a chapter or two and, hopefully, bring other people on that journey who can see themselves as a mother, as a wife, as someone who will be passionate about impact and be a voice for the voiceless while delivering the bottom-line results that one has to do as a leader.”

2 0 2 1 G L O B A L G A M E C H A N G E R AWA R D W I N N E R

Colin Kaepernick

2 0 2 1 E LC R e c o g n i t i o n G a l a a n d 3 5 t h A n n i v e r s a r y C e l e b r a t i o n

HOSTS AND PERFORMERS

Co-Hosts

S u p e r B ow l q u a r t e r b a c k , F o u n d e r | K a e p e r n i c k E n d e av o r s

Super Bowl quarterback Colin Kaepernick, holder of the all-time NFL record for most rushing yards in a game by a quarterback, took a knee during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 2016 to bring attention to police terrorism against Black and Brown people and other systemic oppressions. To this day, he has been denied employment by the league for his political stance. Since 2016, he has founded and helped to fund three organizations—Know Your Rights Camp, Ra Vision Media and Kaepernick Publishing—that together advance the liberation of Black and Brown people through storytelling, systems change and political education. Kaepernick sits on Medium’s Board and is the winner of numerous prestigious honors, including Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award, GQ magazine’s “Citizen of the Year,” the NFL’s Len Eshmont Award, the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, the ACLU’s Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate Award and the Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship.

KEVIN FRAZIER Entertainment Tonight

NISCHELLE TURNER Entertainment Tonight

Performers

In 2019, Kaepernick helped Nike win an Emmy for its “Dream Crazy’’ commercial.

B E L L B I V D E VO E Music Legends

JON GOODE Emmy nominated author, poet and playwright

AV E RY * S U N S H I N E American singer, songwriter and pianist

DOUG E. FRESH Hip Hop Icon

2022 ELC

Save T he Date L I S T

WINTER MEMBER MEETING Date: March 3, 2022 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. ET Setting: Virtual WINTER MEMBER MEETING Date: March 4, 2022 Time: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET Setting: Virtual T H E P OW E R O F WO M E N AT WO R K Date: April 5, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Setting: Virtual B L AC K M E N I N L E A D E R S H I P Date: May 17, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Setting: Virtual C - S U I T E AC A D E M Y Date: June 6-8, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: Atlanta, GA (In-person) SUMMER MEMBER MEETING Date: June 8-10, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: TBD L E A D E R S H I P D E V E LO P M E N T WEEK - EAST Date: July 31 – August 5, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: Miami, FL (In-person) L E A D E R S H I P D E V E LO P M E N T W E E K , V I R T UA L P R O G R A M S Date: August 1 – September 16, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Setting: Virtual

WO M E N ’ S L E A D E R S H I P F O R U M Date: July 19-21, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: The InterContinental, Washington, D.C. (In-person) 5 T H A N N UA L B L AC K E C O N O M I C FORUM Date: August 17-18, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: Martha’s Vineyard, MA (In-person) L E A D E R S H I P D E V E LO P M E N T WEEK - WEST Date: September 11-16, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: San Francisco, CA (In-person) M I D - L E V E L M A N AG E R S ’ SY M P O S I U M Date: October 3-4, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Setting: Virtual M I D - L E V E L M A N AG E R S ’ SY M P O S I U M Date: October 5-6, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: The Marriott Marquis Hotel, Washington, D.C. (In-person) A N N UA L R E C O G N I T I O N G A L A Date: October 6, 2022 Time: TBD Setting: The Marriott Marquis Hotel, Washington, D.C. (In-person)

ANNIVERSARY SECTION

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

welcome from

FOUNDING MEMBERS

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOUNDING MEMBERS O C TO B E R 1 4 , 2 0 2 1 Dear Members and Supporters,

J E R O M E B A R TOW * ITT Hartford Insurance Group VERNON N. FORD Alcoa Incorporated JA M E S D. F OW L E R , J R . ITT Industries K E N N E T H D. H I L L Sun Company, Incorporated

C L A R E N C E L . ( B U D DY ) JA M E S * The Keefe Company G A RY S . J E F F E R S O N United Airlines ROBERT L. JOHNSON Sears CYRUS E. JOHNSON* General Mills

M I LTO N M . I R V I N Solomon Brothers, Incorporated

A LVA R O L . M A R T I N S * Xerox Corporation

JA M E S H . JAC K S O N * Cigna

JA M E S G . K A I S E R Corning, Incorporated

CLEVE L. K I L L I N G SWO R T H Health Alliance Plan JA R R E D R . M E T Z E American Airlines A R T H U R L . PAG E * Lincoln National Life Insurance HUGH G. ROBINSON* The Southland Corporation E A R L S . WA S H I N G TO N Rockwell E LY N O R A . W I L L I A M S Sara Lee Corporation *Deceased

M A N N I E L . JAC K S O N Honeywell

Thirty-five years is a long time, but for us it seems like only yesterday that we were privileged to be among the 19 founding members of The Executive Leadership Council. When we gathered in Washington, D.C., for two days in 1986 to draft our bylaws and mission, we could not have imagined what it would become. On behalf of all the founding members and the leaders who guided the organization, we are so proud to celebrate the impact The ELC has had on thousands of Black students, managers and senior executives. Our mission has always been clear – to provide a safe space for Black corporate executives to share their experiences while building a pipeline of the next generation of Black business leaders from the classroom to the boardroom. Every step of the way, the engagement and support of ELC members and our strategic partners made a difference in the lives and careers of so many. The generosity of the time and treasure of members and their companies made it possible for The ELC to award scholarships to deserving students and cultivate Black business leaders throughout their many stages of life. We have witnessed the appointments of several Black C-suite Executives, Board Directors and Corporate CEOs. Many of them have transitioned from their leadership roles to entrepreneurship or retirement. Indeed, we are proud of the progress and recognize that so much more needs to be done. To make sure that The ELC continues to make a difference and accelerates the advancement of Black business leaders to positively impact business and our communities, we need your help. As we all recover from the challenges of a pandemic, economic stress and the continuing racism that threatens everything from our personal safety to the right to vote, we implore you to join us for all of The ELC’s virtual events this year, culminating with our virtual Gala Week activities during the week of October 11. Now, more than ever, you and your companies can demonstrate our collective strength in building on a proud legacy, moving forward with urgency and determination to maximize equity through greater inclusion. You are such an important part of The ELC’s success. We look forward to your active participation in the celebration of our 35th Anniversary and beyond. Thank you for all that you do and will continue to do, now and in the years ahead, on behalf of our beloved organization and in the name of Black Excellence. With gratitude,

Milt

Jim

Elynor

M I LTO N M . I R V I N ELC Founding Member

JA M E S G . K A I S E R ELC Founding Member

E LY N O R A . W I L L I A M S ELC Founding Member

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

PRESIDENTS/CEOS/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

B L AC K C E O S

PA S T & P R E S E N T

Past

C L A R E N C E L . “ B U D DY ” J A M E S , J R . A M E L I A PA R K E R JAMES D. FOWLER, JR. E R N E S T J O L LY CARL BROOKS L AW R E N C E M . D R A K E I I , P H . D . A R N O L D W. D O N A L D R O N A L D C . PA R K E R

PA S T A N D P R E S E N T

C L I F TO N R . W H A R TO N , J R . Chairman and CEO TIAA-CREF

S TA N L E Y O ’ N E A L Chairman and CEO Merrill Lynch

R O G E R W. F E R G U S O N , J R . President and CEO TIAA

1 9 8 7- 1 9 9 3 , M a l e

2 0 0 2 - 2 0 0 7, M a l e

2008-2021, Male

FRANKLIN RAINES Chairman and CEO Fannie Mae

AY LW I N B . L E W I S President and CEO Sears Holdings

URSULA BURNS CEO Xerox

1999-2004, Male

2005-2008, Male

2009-2016, Female

A . B A R RY R A N D Chairman and CEO The Avis Group

C L A R E N C E OT I S , J R . CEO Darden Restaurants

KENNETH C. FRAZIER Chairman and CEO Merck

1999-2001, Male

2004-2014, Male

2010-2021, Male

L LOY D D. WA R D Chairman and CEO Maytag

RONALD A. WILLIAMS Chairman and CEO Aetna

DON THOMPSON CEO McDonald’s

1999-2000, Male

2006-2010, Male

2012-2015, Male

K E N N E T H I . C H E N AU LT Chairman and CEO American Express

RODNEY O’NEAL President and CEO Delphi Automotive

MARVIN R. ELLISON Chairman and CEO J.C. Penney

2001-2018, Male

2 0 0 7- 2 0 1 5 , M a l e

2015-2018, Male

R I C H A R D D. PA R S O N S Chairman and CEO AOL Time Warner

AY LW I N B . L E W I S CHAIRMAN President and CEO Potbelly Sandwich Works

JIDE ZEITLIN Chairman and CEO Tapestry

2 0 0 2 - 2 0 0 7, M a l e

SKIP SPRIGGS

Present

C R Y S TA L E . A S H B Y MICHAEL C. HYTER

2019-2020, Male

2 0 0 8 - 2 0 1 7, M a l e

R E N É F. J O N E S Chairman and CEO M&T Bank

R O S A L I N D ( R OZ ) B R E W E R CEO Walgreens Boots Alliance

DAV I D R AW L I N S O N I I President and CEO Qurate Retail

2 0 1 7, M a l e

2021, Female

2021, Male

MARVIN R. ELLISON Chairman, President and CEO Lowe’s

T H A S U N DA B R OW N DUCKETT President and CEO TIAA

2018, Male

2021, Female

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

MILESTONES

1986 - Founding of ELC in 1986 by 19 Black executives 1987 - First Board and General Membership Meetings held 1989 - First Annual Recognition Dinner held, first issue of CONTACT newsletter published

1989 - Xerox honored at first Annual Recognition Dinner 1989 - Executive Leadership Foundation established 1992 - ELC and Howard University partner to create “The Executive Leadership Scholars Program,” another show of ELC’s commitment to undergraduate education

1993 - ELC celebrates 5

Annual Recognition Dinner with address by then President Bill Clinton th

1994 - ELC co-founders Al Martins and Buddy James are presented with first ELC “President’s Rings”

1994 - Jean Bertrand-Aristide, President of Haiti, addresses the Council

1994 - ELC members attend inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa

1995 - First Mid-level Managers’ Symposium held: “Taking Control of Your Job and Career,” 2010 will be the 16th MLMS

1995 - First Annual National Business Commentary “Essay Contest” is held with the generous support of The Coca-Cola Company, founding and continuing sponsor, and ELC member Ingrid Saunders Jones

1995 - American Express Chairman and CEO Kenneth Chenault receives Achievement Award

1996 - ELC celebrates 10th anniversary, 19 founding members honored at 10th Annual Recognition Dinner

1996 - ELC launches “The Technology Transfer Project” (TTP) with Wilberforce University, Hampton University and Lincoln University as three pilot institutions

1998 - Al Martins, co-founder and 1st president of ELC, passes; the Heritage Award is renamed the “Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award”

1999 - The newly designed CONTACT newsletter

1999 - Next Generation Network, Inc. (NGN) is established by ELC to build the pipeline of African-American corporate leaders

2000 - Council member Dr. Price Cobbs and ELC collaborator Judy Turnock publish “Cracking The Corporate Code,” highlighting 32 ELC members

2001 - The Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship Fund established, two scholarships awarded to Howard University students

2001 - Council member Carl Brooks named to lead ELC as President and CEO

2001 - ELC holds 1st Annual CEO Diversity Leadership Summit

2002 - In partnership with the National Association of Corporate Directors, ELC holds 1st session of Corporate Board Development Initiative (sponsored by Philip Morris)

2002 - With support of Goldman Sachs, ELC launches pilot Business Case Competition

2002 - Institute for Leadership Development and Research is established with over $2.3 million in support from BP

2005 - Ann Fudge Scholars program established 2006 - ELC celebrates 20th Anniversary 2007 - ELC moves into larger offices on the banks of the

2011 – The ELC introduces its Aspirational Goals 500/200 – a net addition of 500 Black C-suite executives to major companies and a net addition of 200 Black board directors to publicly traded company boards

2011 – The ELC celebrates its 25th Anniversary 2012 – Ronald C. Parker is named ELC President and CEO 2012 – The ELC Institute for Leadership Development & Research introduces Leadership Development Week in Miami, featuring three programs concurrently

2013 – The ELC honors Congressman John Lewis with the Alvaro Martins Heritage Award

2014 – The ELC introduces a new logo featuring an arrowhead design

2014 – The ELC honors Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with the Global Game Changer Award

2015 – The ELC launches initiative to help strengthen HBCUs

2016 – The ELC engages the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus on HBCUs and the Congressional Black Caucus in its HBCU Initiative

2016 – The ELC Institute presents the Black Women Executive’s Research Initiative Revisited at the Essence Festival in New Orleans

2016 – The ELC celebrates its 30th Anniversary 2017 – The ELC becomes a founding signatory of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion

2018 – Skip Spriggs is named ELC President and CEO 2018 – The ELC moves its offices to Washington, D.C. 2018 – The ELC introduces its Strategic Vision 2021 to expand its support of and impact on Black communities through philanthropic initiatives that will increase the number of Black entrepreneurs and businesses

2020 – Crystal E. Ashby becomes the first woman named ELC’s Interim President and CEO

2020 – During a period of social change and a global pandemic, The ELC shifts to virtual events and increases its vocal advocacy

2021 – Michael C. Hyter is named ELC President and CEO 2021 – The ELC celebrates its 35th Anniversary

Potomac in Alexandria, Virginia

2008 - ELC hosts its Annual Recognition Dinner for the first time in New York City

2009 - ELC honors inauguration of nation’s 1st AfricanAmerican president, Barack Obama, with a reception for members and guests

2009 - ELC strengthens relationship with Obama Administration with member led working groups and continued meetings and events

2010 - Carl Brooks retires as President & CEO after a decade; Lawrence Drake becomes Interim CEO

2010 - Arnold W. Donald named ELC President and CEO 2010 – Corporate Board Initiative restored with event organized with Marsh McLennan

launches with ELC’s branded tagline: “The Power of Inclusive Leadership”

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

PA S T G A L A H O N O R E E S

Corporate Award G A L A H O N O R E E S

Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award G A L A H O N O R E E S

1989-2021

XEROX CORPORATION (1989)

AMERICAN EXPRESS (2000)

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (2011)

A. G. GASTON (1989)

WILLIAM H. GRAY III (2000)

HAZEL O’LEARY (2011)

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANY (1990)

FANNIE MAE (2001)

SODEXO (2012)

F. NAYLOR FITZHUGH (1990)

DR. JOHN BROOKS SLAUGHTER (2001)

ED LEWIS (2012)

MILLER BREWING COMPANY (1991)

VERIZON (2002)

DR. SYBIL MOBLEY (1991)

VERNON JORDAN (2002)

CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS (2013)

GENERAL MOTORS (1992)

DARDEN RESTAURANTS (2003)

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED (2013)

JOHN H. JOHNSON (1992)

HARRIET R. MICHEL (2003)

RACHEL ROBINSON (2014)

CORNING INCORPORATED (1993)

GENERAL ELECTRIC (2004)

REVEREND LEON SULLIVAN (1993)

DARWIN N. DAVIS (2004)

NO AWARD PRESENTED (2015)

PEPSICO INCORPORATED (1994)

PITNEY BOWES (2005)

HARVEY CLARENCE RUSSELL (1994)

DR. PRICE COBBS (2005)

NO AWARD PRESENTED(2016)

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY (1995)

ALTRIA GROUP, INCORPORATED (2006)

BERT N. MITCHELL (1995)

DR. JOHNNETTA COLE (2006)

JAMES H. LOWRY (2017)

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM (1996)

IBM (2007)

THE ELC FOUNDING MEMBERS (1996)

ROBERT BROWN (2007)

NO AWARD PRESENTED (2018/2019/2020)

MERRILL LYNCH & COMPANY, INCORPORATED (1997)

EXXONMOBIL (2008)

DR. ERNESTA PROCOPE (1997)

ERNEST GREEN (2008)

WALMART (2020)

ALVARO “AL” MARTINS (POSTHUMOUSLY) (1998)

GENERAL COLIN POWELL (2009)

BANK OF AMERICA (2021)

DR. DOROTHY I. HEIGHT (1999)

GENERAL MILLS, INCORPORATED (1998) FORD MOTOR COMPANY (1999)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (2009) MCDONALD’S (2010)

AT&T (2014) CATERPILLAR (2015) PRUDENTIAL (2016) PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (2017) JPMORGAN CHASE (2018) UPS (2019)

TYLER PERRY (2021)

DR. REATHA CLARK KING (2010)

Lifetime Legacy Award G A L A H O N O R E E S

Achievement Award G A L A H O N O R E E S

2016

1989-2021

DR. CLIFTON R. WHARTON, JR. AND DOLORES D. WHARTON

J. BRUCE LLEWELLYN (1989)

LLOYD TROTTER (2001)

ROGER W. FERGUSON, JR. (2013)

JOSHUA SMITH (1990)

STANLEY O’NEAL (2002)

DEBRA L. LEE (2014)

Global Game Changer Award G A L A H O N O R E E S

EARL G. GRAVES (1991)

MANNIE JACKSON (2003)

KENNETH C. FRAZIER (2015)

2014-2021

ROBERT L. JOHNSON (1992)

FRANKLIN D. RAINES (2004)

NO AWARD PRESENTED (2016)

SUZANNE DE PASSE (1993)

CATHY HUGHES (2005)

A. BARRY RAND (1994)

CLARENCE OTIS, JR. (2006)

CARLA HARRIS AND BERNARD J. TYSON (2017)

KENNETH I. CHENAULT (1995)

SUSAN L. TAYLOR (2007)

CALVIN AND JANET HILL AND GRANT HILL (2018)

ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. (1996)

INGRID SAUNDERS JONES (2008)

ROBERT F. SMITH (2019)

EDWARD T. HOWARD (1997)

EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON (2009)

HERMAN BULLS (2020)

VIRGIS W. COLBERT (1998)

DON THOMPSON (2010)

ROSALIND BREWER AND THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT (2021)

LLOYD D. WARD (1999)

URSULA BURNS (2011)

ANN M. FUDGE (2000)

CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS (2012)

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 2014

ERIC HOLDER 2015

COLIN KAEPERNICK 2021

NO AWARD PRESENTED (2016-2020)

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

AC R O SS T H E Y E A R S

E L C S I G N AT U R E S C H O L A R S H I P S

2021

Alvaro L. Martins

E L C S I G N AT U R E S C H O L A R S H I P S

SCHOLARSHIP

Award for Excellence in Business Commentary 2021

SCHOLARSHIP

ABDUL COKLEY Hampton University

CHRISTIAN READUS Alabama A&M University

J U L I A N S Z YS Z K A Howard University

A H M A D D OV E Howard University

T R AV I S S H E R M A N Morehouse College

JA R E D WA S H I N G TO N Howard University

TYRONE JONES North Carolina A&T State University

J O N AT H A N S M I T H Howard University

JULIAN MYERS Howard University

STEPHEN SPENCE Howard University

SUPPORTED BY

CHUMA AZINGE Georgetown University

N I ’A L A N D O N Florida State University

S H Y DA E B L A I N E Howard University

KENNETH REYNOLDS Howard University

JA D E B L A N C H A R D Howard University

R AC H E L R O M A I N E Rochester Institute of Technology/ National Technical Institute for the Deaf

D E B B I E B OA KY E - D O N KO R University of Florida A D O N I S TA B O B - G R E Y Howard University

2021

Ann Fudge

J O S H UA H O N O R AT University of Florida

SCHOLARSHIP

A LYS S A C A B E Z A S Spelman College

M A D I S O N JA N E Y Spelman College

I J E O M A N WA N KWO Howard University

R AC H E L C L A R K Howard University

N AVA L E V E N E - H A R V E L L Spelman College

M AU R A N N E V E R N I E R Spelman College

L AU R E N C OT TO N Tuskegee University

CARISSMA L. MCGEE Howard University

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& CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SELENA CADE Grand Valley State University

SOFIA ONGELE Fordham University

TAY LO R G R AY University of Georgia

DY L A N O S I M E T H A Kenyon College

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MICAH RICHARDSON University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

ANIA KERR Florida International University

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SAMARA ZINNERMAN Michigan State University

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J O R DY N H I L L Howard University

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T I M OT H Y DAV I S Morehouse College

DA R R I N L I L LY The College of William & Mary

NNEOMA EMEKA Georgia State University

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A N I YA C A N N O N Team Captain North Carolina A&T State University

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K RYS TA O M E I R Program Manager

CAMILLA MCGHEE Vice President and Chief Corporate Partnership Officer

L I B I S P R OW R I C E Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

EDEN GODBEE Associate Director, Advocacy and Communications S C OT T B O L D E N Manager, Marketing

JOSEPH GRAHAM Manager, Communications

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MERKENA COOPER Senior Accountant

NADINE SIMPREVIL New York University

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RAMIEN PIERRE Director, Institute

GAIL COLES JOHNSON Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer JENNIFER SAMPSON-JONES Coordinator

P E N E LO P E T H O R N TO N TA L L E Y Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer T E R E S A PAY N E - N U N N Vice President and Chief Member Officer M AY R A E S P I N OZ A Director, Member Engagement

HANNIBAL BRUMSKINE II Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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B E T H A N Y DAV I S Senior Program Manager, Learning and Development

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LO R N A WA LT E R S Program Manager

M E M B E R A F F I L I AT E D 3MC Management Strategies

Development Partners International

General Motors

Illinois Tool Works

Lindenwood University

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GenNx360 Capital Partners

Independence Health Group

LivePerson

Morgan Stanley

Different Points of View

Georgia-Pacific

Infinity Capital Partners

LL Global

Myers Ventures

GlaxoSmithKline plc

Ingenious Med

LMB Group

Glenn Diversity Inclusion & HR Solutions

Ingenuity Consulting Service

Lockheed Martin

National Basketball Association

Dorsey Management Consulting

Global Ballance Group

INROADS

Loop Capital Markets

Dow Chemical Company

Goddard Systems

Intellect Design Arena

L’Oréal USA

Google

Intelligent Earth International

Lowe’s

Intentional Talent Advancement

LVMH

Barings

Chick-fil-A

BarkerGilmore BASF SE

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Basis Investment Group

Church & Dwight Company

Discover Financial Services

Beam Suntory

Cigna

Diversified Search Dominion Energy

Accenture plc

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Cisco Systems Citigroup

ADT Security Services

Belvedere Vodka

Cleveland & Associates

Adtalem Global Education

BET Networks

Cleveland Avenue

Aetna

Big Answers

Coffee Bluff Pictures

AgroFresh Solutions

BlackRock

Colgate-Palmolive

Ahold Delhaize USA

Bloomberg LP

Comcast

Akinyi Solutions

Blue Shield of California

Comerica

Albertsons Companies

BlueLinx

CommonSpirit Health

AlixPartners

BMO Financial Group

COMSTAR Advisors

Allstate Corporation

Boeing

ConAgra Brands

Altria Client Services

Bottom Line Advisory

Consolidated Edison

Amazon

BRBS World Consulting

Converse

American Electric Power Company

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson Brighthouse Financial

Cornerstone Family Programs

Bristol Myers Squibb

Corning

Brown Angel Advisors

Corporate Playbook Consulting

3RAM Group AARP ABM Industries Abt Associates

American Express Company American Family Insurance American International Group American Veterinary Medical Association American Virtual Cloud Technologies Amway Anterix Anthem Apple

California Public Employees Retirement System

CRL Consulting

Campbell/Harris Security Equipment Company

CSX

Capital Group Capital One Financial Cardinal Health CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

AT&T

Cargill

ATI Physical Therapy

Carhartt

Atlanta Life Insurance Company

Carnival Corporation & plc

AutoNation

CDW Corporation

Baker Hughes Company Banjo Corporation

Corteva Agriscience

Calypso Investment Partners

Ariel Investments

B3 Technology Investments

M E M B E R A F F I L I AT E D

CastleOak Securities Centene Charter Communications

Bank of America

Chestnut Pearson & Associates

Barclays plc

Chevron

CSL Behring Cummins Cushman & Wakefield plc Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Danaher Datalingual Deere & Company Delaware North Dell Deloitte Delta Air Lines DentaQuest DePaul University Designer Brands Destiny Transformations Group

DPM Alliance Energy Group DTA Diversity Counts Duane Morris Law Firm Duke Energy DuPont Eastman Chemical Company Eaton Corporation Ecolab Edward Jones Elloree Talent Strategies Emma Bowen Foundation

GPT Consulting Grand Central Ventures

Macy’s

NBTY

Invitae Corporation

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

NEOM

ManpowerGroup

Netflix

ITG Brands

Marathon Oil

Neuberger Berman Group

James E. Farmer Consulting

Marriott International

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Mary Kay

New York Life Insurance Company

Johnson & Johnson

MassMutual Life Insurance Company

New York Presbyterian Healthcare System

Maxar Technologies

NielsenIQ

Jones Lang LaSalle

MCAPS

Nike

JPMorgan Chase & Company

McGill Consulting

Nineteen88 Strategies

McKesson Corporation

Northrop Grumman

KAH Capital Management

MedStar Health

Henry Ford Health System

Kaiser Permanente

Medtronic plc

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Kearney

Mercer

HID Global

Kemper Corporation

Merck

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

Kenan Advantage Group

MGM Resorts International

Hollingsworth Compliance Consulting

Kennametal

Microsoft

Keurig Dr. Pepper

Miller Electric Manufacturing

Hospitality Development Company

KeyCorp

Miller Management Group

Howard Woolley Group

Kohl’s

MINACT

Korn Ferry

MissionSquare Retirement

L3Harris Technologies

Mobility Capital Finance

La Grenade Group

Mondelez International

Lead Mandates LEADership, Education and Development (LEAD)

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

IBM

Leggett & Platt

Monument Advocacy

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

IDEX Corporation

Linde plc

Moody’s

Pam El Consulting

Guidehouse GWG Capital Harman International Industries Harrison & Associates Harvard Business School

Ernst & Young

Hearst Corporation

Essence Communications

Heidrick & Struggles International

Fastly Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago FedEx FIFA Fiserv Flowserve Corporation Foot Locker Frontdoor G.A. Walker GCM Grosvenor General Catalyst General Electric Company

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Interstate Batteries

GroupM

Health Care Service Corporation

Fannie Mae

National Grid USA

Interpublic Group

Great Minds

Environmental Defense Fund

Facebook

National Football League

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

England & Company

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Luminas Strategy

National Black MBA Association

Macquarie Group Limited

Gray Matter Analytics

Haverty Furniture Companies

Exelon Corporation

Logitech International S.A.

HSBC Bank USA Humana Huron Consulting Group Husch Blackwell Hyatt Hotels

Ipsos Understanding Unlimited

Johnson Controls International

NetApp

Ohio National Financial Services OhioHealth Omega Consulting Omnicom Group OnPoint Consulting Open Therapeutics Organon & Company Otis Elevator Company Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization P&THE Holdings

M E M B E R A F F I L I AT E D PepsiCo

Southern California Edison

The Home Depot

Voya Financial

The ELC is committed to

Performance Food Group Company

Southern Company

The Leadership Compass

W.L. Gore & Associates

advancing the role and

Pfizer

Southwire Company

W.W. Grainger

Spectrum International

The National Association of Securities Professionals

contributions of Black executives

Spire

The Parent Company

Warner Bros. Entertainment

State Street Corporation

The Pickard Group

Strategic HR Advisors

The Sorrel Group

Washington Nationals Baseball Club

Stride

“The Yard” Creative Advisory Marketing Firm

Weatherford International

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Wells Fargo

Thompson Coburn

WestRock Company

Thompson Hospitality ThoughtExchange

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment

TIAA

Windham Advisors

Tier One Property Services

WinsCo Enterprises

TKG Global Advisors

Wisefellows Consulting

Tomlin & Associates

Whirlpool

Total System Services

WPP plc

Toyota Motor Corporation

WW International

TriMark USA

Xcel Energy

Trinity Health

Zoetis

TrueBlue

ZRG Partners

Truist Financial

ZT Systems

Pizza Hut PMM Agency Point32Health Pratt & Whitney Principal Financial Group Procter & Gamble PVH Corporation PwC Qurate Retail Group Realogy Holdings Corporation Republic Services Robinson Group Consulting Rockwell Automation Saama Technologies Saint Augustine’s University Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Strong Connexion Sullivan Staffing Strategies Sweetgreen Synchrony Financial Sysco T. Rowe Price Associates Tableau Software Take The Limits Off Tanium Target Taylor Global Holdings TD Auto Finance Tecomet

Salesforce

Ted Childs

Sallie Mae

Telit Associates

Samsung Group

TGF Associates

Sanmina Corporation

The American College of Financial Services

Santander Bank Satcom Direct Seiden Krieger Associates Sentara Healthcare Shared Vision Associates Siebert Williams Shank & Company

The Arcadia Group International The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation The Barthwell Group

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and preparing the next generation of corporate leaders through a series of programs and events. B L AC K M A L E I N I T I AT I V E The Black Male Initiative was created to address the academic achievement gap facing young Black men with respect to college enrollment, engagement and matriculation. Created in collaboration with the business schools of three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the initiative seeks to bolster GPAs and graduation rates, keep participants on track to graduate within four years and increase paid internship placements. The program also aims to create substantive opportunities for participants to interact with ELC members and explore leadership development opportunities via The ELC Institute.

“ B U I L D, G R OW, P R OT E C T ! ”

Unilever PLC

“Build, Grow, Protect!” is an initial three-year, $6 million investment strategy designed to build, grow and protect Black wealth in America. Inspired by the history of Juneteenth and Black Wall Street, this initiative is strategically designed to strengthen, diversify and expand The ELC’s commitment to promote upward mobility in the Black community by building capacity in nonprofits, creating programs that will grow wealth and investing in programs that protect the civil rights, history and culture of Black people in America.

Union Pacific Railroad Company United Continental Holdings United Parcel Service United Services Automobile Association United Technologies Aerospace Systems UnitedHealth Group

Siris Capital Group SiriusPoint Limited

The Bradley-Coar Group

Sister Strength

The Cambridge Group

University of California, Davis

Sisters Enlisted to Empower Dreams (SEED)

The Carlyle Group

UR Labs

The Clorox Company

Valmo Ventures

Slack Technologies

The Coca-Cola Company

Verizon Communications

Snowden & Associates

The Corelink Solution

ViacomCBS

Sodexo

The Estée Lauder Companies

Vice Media Group

Soulidifly Productions

Wal-Mart

Under Armour

The Boston Consulting Group

Silicon Valley Bank

E L C P R O G R A M S & I N I T I AT I V E S

Universal Music Group

Visa

CEO GAMECHANGER CONFERENCE® The CEO GameChanger Conference® is an unmatched event designed to inform and equip CEOs through a highly engaging peer-to-peer experience, compelling data-driven insights and enlightening best practices that are shared by renowned keynote speakers through panel discussions

and fireside chats. The objective is to inspire and motivate CEOs to embrace disruptive strategies that yield bold, transformational and measurable actions to eradicate systemic racism in business. The conference provides a safe space for open conversation among CEOs of ELC member companies, their chief human resource officers, corporate board governance chairs and ELC members.

C O R P O R AT E B OA R D I N I T I AT I V E This program is designed to enhance the preparedness of Black executives for service on corporate boards. It builds awareness, improves readiness and enhances the visibility of ELC members who are interested in (and actively pursuing) corporate board service. In addition to general membership events, the cohorts participate in workshops, webinars, individual coaching sessions, networking receptions, panel discussions and board-related conferences as part of a comprehensive development track.

I N T E R N AT I O N A L P R E S E N C E

and governance levels, economic development and board diversity.

H O N O R S SY M P O S I U M Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience for ELC Scholarship recipients. This experience consists of a series of workshops and meetings that prepare ELC Scholars to effectively contribute their talents in the workplace. Scholars are also exposed to a wide range of careers, industries and corporations, all with the goal of increasing the pipeline of future Black business leaders.

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Membership Meetings convene ELC members, thought leaders and business experts twice a year for discussions on business issues and trends impacting today’s global Black senior executives, corporate board directors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and the leadership pipeline. Meetings are for ELC members and invited guests only and feature panel discussions, forums and organized activities crafted through the lens of The ELC’s identified priorities, interests and goals.

The ELC is committed to the development of Black leaders globally. We support our international members through thought leadership and networking events in partnership with corporate entities and Black executive leadership organizations that develop, support and propel Black/ African Diaspora executive leaders in the global business community.

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS R O U N DTA B L E S

G OV E R N M E N T A F FA I R S

Regional Meetups convene members to discuss emerging topics in their regions and to share information and resources.

Our Government Affairs initiative is designed to position The ELC as a champion for full inclusion around public policy issues that impact Black constituents and other minority groups on a national level. In alignment with our member engagement efforts, we are also committed to becoming the most reputable and primary “go to” source for the advocacy of Black executives and leaders. Key focus areas include education, with a special emphasis on strengthening HBCUs at the leadership

Executive Business Roundtables are designed to foster professional and functional member engagement for the purpose of sharing best practices and ideas to address common challenges.

REGIONAL MEETUPS

A N N UA L RECOGNITION GALA The Gala celebrates the business achievements of Black executives, corporate board directors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and academics who support diversity and inclusion in corporate America. The event also recognizes corporations that demonstrate policies and practices that promote Black executives and their

E L C P R O G R A M S & I N I T I AT I V E S contributions. Awards given during the Gala include the following: • The Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award celebrates the Black business legacy. • The Achievement Award honors Black business achievement. • The Corporate Award recognizes achievement on behalf of Black executives. • The Global Game Changer Award recognizes a global leader who embodies transformational leadership and impact. • The Diamond Leadership Award applauds $1 million-dollar corporate contributions toward ELC initiatives or new programs.

WO M E N ’ S LEADERSHIP FORUM Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) is a two-day professional and leadership development program specifically designed for Black women executives to lean in, listen to and learn from the most influential and powerful Black women in business. WLF features panel discussions, forums and activities using the lens of race and gender to educate, enlighten and empower program participants. Proceeds from WLF benefit the Ann Fudge Scholarship Program in support of highachieving undergraduate Black female students who attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Strategic Partnerships THE ALLIANCE FOR B OA R D D I V E R S I T Y ( A B D) Founded in 2004, the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD) is a collaboration of four leadership organizations: Catalyst, The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP). The ABD’s mission is to enhance shareholder value in Fortune 500 companies by promoting the inclusion of women and minorities on corporate boards. The ABD Census provides benchmark data that

can help one to assess the status of Black people, women and minorities on corporate boards. Their reports analyze data based on race, gender and trends relative to overall diversity as well as the comparative differences in rates of representation among underrepresented board directors at the top U.S. companies. More information about ABD is available at www.theabd.org.

is hosted by Morgan Stanley, AARP, Target and Deloitte in partnership with Catalyst, The Executive Leadership Council, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics. This conference provides perspectives from leaders in the corporate, academic, nonprofit and government arenas on issues of importance to leaders operating in a competitive global environment.

B L AC K E C O N O M I C F O R U M The Black Economic Forum is co-hosted by The Executive Leadership Council, McKinsey & Company and Beta Iota Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. The Forum convenes hundreds of Black private, public and social sector leaders to discuss wealth creation, philanthropy and business ownership for the Black community.

CALIBR CALIBR was initially founded in 1999 as an affiliate of The Executive Leadership Council. In recent years, it became a separate entity with its own 501(c)(3) status. It is a professional organization that offers career and professional development, community service opportunities and points of connectivity for mid-career Black executives.

T H E C E O AC T I O N F O R DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The ELC was a founding member of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This commitment is driven by a realization that addressing diversity and inclusion is not a competitive issue but a societal issue. With more than 450 CEOs of the world’s leading companies and business organizations involved with CEO Action, the goal is to leverage our individual and collective voices to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. More information is available at www.ceoaction.org.

THE SENIOR M U LT I C U LT U R A L LEADERS CONFERENCE The Senior Multicultural Leaders Conference

ELC Institute Programs B L AC K M E N I N LEADERSHIP The Black Men in Leadership Conference aims to accelerate the process and provide crucial conversations, networking and resources to make it happen. This momentous gathering of professional Black men provides counterintuitive insights and strategies backed by the latest research highlighting the state of Black men in the workplace.

C - S U I T E AC A D E M Y This leadership development and networking program is designed for senior executives who aspire to ascend to a C-suite role reporting directly to the CEO. This unique program strategically and tactically prepares Black senior executives for the next critical steps in their careers. Participants learn from successful Black C-suite executives while receiving deeper professional and personal insights through individualized feedback, assessments and coaching.

C U S TO M I Z E D L E A D E R S H I P D E V E LO P M E N T P R O G R A M S These leadership programs are tailored specifically to an organization’s needs and initiatives. They are conveniently held virtually or at the organization’s facilities for a select group of the organization’s staff.

DECODED The ELC’s newest program is designed for Black digital professionals as a comprehensive 5-month virtual cohort

E L C P R O G R A M S & I N I T I AT I V E S program that includes live instruction, fireside chat sessions with C-suite Black technology professionals, professional assessments, self-directed learning and executive coaching. DECODED provides proven strategies and tactics to apply critical leadership competencies, broader and deeper professional networks, high levels of emotional intelligence and a strategic blueprint for the Black digital professional’s journey and development.

In 2022, we will offer Leadership Development Week East in late Summer in Miami, Florida, and Leadership Development Week West in early Fall in San Francisco, California, as well as virtually in the months of August and September.

T H E E LC R E S E A R C H JOURNAL

M I D - L E V E L M A N AG E R S ’ SY M P O S I U M ( M L M S )

The ELC’s peer-reviewed research journal provides research that speaks to the Black professional experience and that of our community. It supports The ELC’s mission by delivering research, thought leadership, best practices, op-eds and compelling stories for the development and advancement of Black professionals.

This annual symposium is a two-day professional development experience designed for up to 1,000 in-person participants and over 5000 virtual participants who are high-performing corporate managers and leaders. Participants learn from and network with ELC members who represent the most senior global executives in Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. The MLMS experience is further enhanced by in-depth workshops, interviews and panel discussions with subject matter experts and industry and celebrity thought leaders.

T H E F E L LOW S P R O G R A M Fellows are part of a growing global network of thousands of Black mid-level managers who have graduated from The ELC Institute’s Leadership Development Programs. This ongoing affiliation with The ELC Institute affords past participants benefits such as visibility in and access to professional networking opportunities, access to digital leadership training, career solutions, research, thought leadership and The ELC’s learning management system.

LEADERSHIP D E V E LO P M E N T W E E K S ( L DW ) Geared toward Black professionals at various career levels and from a variety of industries, organizations, functional areas and locations, LDW comprises six unique programs for mid- to senior-level managers at different stages of their professional careers. • Bright Futures (beginning managers) • Strategic Pathways (advanced women managers) • Navigating the Corporate Landscape (senior managers) • Leading Innovation (senior managers)

• Strengthening the Pipeline Part 1 (senior managers) • Strengthening the Pipeline Part 2 (senior managers)

T H E P OW E R O F WO M E N AT WO R K ( P OW W ) The Power of Women at Work (POWW) is a one-day symposium designed to equip women to navigate the new norm with power, grit and grace. The candid conversations, game-changing solutions, insightful panels and networking and partnering opportunities with individuals and companies keep participants engaged.

ELC Scholarship Programs A LVA R O L . M A R T I N S SCHOLARSHIP The Alvaro L. Martins scholarship was created in honor of The Executive Leadership Council’s first President and CEO and noted founding member. The Alvaro L. Martins scholarship is open to high-achieving undergraduate Black male students who

attend one of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

ANN FUDGE SCHOLARSHIP Named for the first woman chair of The Executive Leadership Council and former chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam Brands, the Ann Fudge Scholarship is open to high-achieving undergraduate Black female students who attend one of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

AWA R D F O R E XC E L L E N C E I N B U S I N E S S C O M M E N TA RY SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, this scholarship is awarded to highachieving undergraduate Black students attending a four-year college or university. Top undergraduate students are invited to compete in a national writing competition focused on business trends, issues and insights.

B R I S TO L M Y E R S S Q U I B B HBCU SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who pursue a degree in business or STEM at a historically black college or university (HBCU) and who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to innovation.

B R U N SW I C K CO R P O R AT I O N U N D E R G R A D UAT E SCHOLARSHIP AND L E A D E R S H I P D E V E LO P M E N T PROGRAM Sponsored by the Brunswick Corporation, this scholarship is awarded to highachieving Black students who attend a four- year college or university, pursue a degree in a STEM or marketing field and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to community involvement.

E L C P R O G R A M S & I N I T I AT I V E S CHEVRON EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Chevron, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who attend a four- year college or university and pursue a degree in a STEM or marketing field. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission.

E X XO N M O B I L U N D E R G R A D UAT E BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION Since 2002, The Executive Leadership Council has hosted the National Business Case Competition. Our corporate partner and sponsor Exxon Mobil Corporation has provided generous support for the past nine years. In 2021, the National Business Case Competition was added as an integral part of the Honors Symposium. This competition is intended to provide ELC Scholars with an opportunity to submit case studies on current business challenges. A panel of corporate, non-profit, academic and policy leaders serve as judges and award the students for their team submissions. The highlights of the National Business Case Competition are networking with corporate professionals, collaborating with scholars and peers and competing for a cash prize. This annual competition awards more than $50,000 in funding.

H E W L E T T PAC K A R D ENTERPRISE SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by HPE, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who attend a four- year college or university, pursue a degree in a STEM or marketing field and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to community involvement. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising juniors classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission.

HSBC SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who attend a four- year college or university, pursue a degree in a STEM or marketing field and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to community involvement. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores and juniors classified as freshmen and sophomores at the time of their application submission.

DR. PRICE COBBS USAA SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Price Cobbs was a strategic advisor to The ELC and veteran of the U.S. Army. Sponsored by USAA, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who attend a four-year college or university and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to community involvement.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP AND C A R E E R D E V E LO P M E N T PROGRAM Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, this program provides scholarships to highachieving Black students who are enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university and pursue a degree in a STEM, business or health-related field of study. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising juniors classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission.

LINDE ENGINEERS OF TO M O R R OW S C H O L A R S H I P Sponsored by Linde, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students who are attending a fouryear college or university and pursuing a degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.

M O O DY ’ S R AY M C DA N I E L SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Moody’s, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who are attending a four-year college or university. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising sophomores classified as freshmen at the time of their application submission.

N AT I O N W I D E ’ S F U T U R E LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Sponsored by Nationwide, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who are attending a four-year college or university and pursuing degrees in risk management and insurance, data analytics, finance, accounting, IT/technology, actuarial science, HR/organizational development, cybersecurity, computer information systems or fields related to the aforementioned areas. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising juniors classified as sophomores at the time of their application submission.

R AY T H E O N T E C H N O LO G I E S SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Raytheon Technologies Corporation, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving Black students who attend Howard University, North Carolina A & T University, Prairie View A&M University or Tuskegee University. Applicants plan to pursue a degree in STEM, business or a related field and they demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to community involvement. This scholarship opportunity is open to rising juniors and seniors classified as sophomores or juniors at the time of their application submission.

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