Famous Black Entrepreneurs & Executives

Profiles of famous black entrepreneurs and executives from around the world.

Born: July 25, 1955, Mogadishu, Somalia

Company: Iman Cosmetics

Position: Founder and CEO

Industry: Personal Care Products


Born: Asheville, North Carolina, September 23, 1972

Company: So So Def, Island Records Urban Music

Position: President

Industry: Media

Country: United States


Born: January 29, 1954

Company: Harpo Inc.,

Position: Chairman

Industry: Media

Country: United States


Born: December 7, 1942, Baltimore, Maryland

Died: January 19, 1993

Company: TLC Beatrice

Industry: Manufacturing

Position: Chairman/CEO

Country: United States


Date of Birth: April 8, 1946, in Hickory, Mississippi.

Education: University of Illinois, BA, 1968; Princeton University, MPA, 1972.

Company: The RLJ Company

Position: Founder, CEO

Industry: Real Estate, Hospitality,...