Black Executive & Entrepreneur News

Robert L. Johnson Launches New Medical Insurance Services Firm

Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies (RLJ), today announced the launch of RLJ Insurance Services, created in conjunction with AV International, LLC (AVI), a minority business insurance firm providing...

Black Entrepreneur and Scientist Dr. Isa Odidi to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

Dr. Isa Odidi, Chief Executive Officer of Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. (IPCI), will ring the NASDAQ Opening Bell on Friday, October 22, 2010.

In the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Odidi is highly regarded for his...

Black Fortune 500 CEO Buys $18 Million Townhouse (Correction)

The NY Post's Page Six is reporting the purchase of an $18 million, five-bedroom, 7½-bath, 11,700-square-foot townhouse by American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault. The townhouse which has a basement pool and sauna was on the...

Aetna Chairman Ronald A. Williams to Retire

Aetna today announced that Chairman and CEO Ronald A. Williams, 60, will retire from Aetna in April 2011. Williams is one of only 5 black CEO's of a Fortune 500 Company. Aetna said that, effective November 29, 2010, Williams will...

Aetna Chairman Ronald A. Williams to Retire

Aetna today announced that Chairman and CEO Ronald A. Williams, 60, will retire from Aetna in April 2011. Aetna said that, effective November 29, 2010, Williams will become executive chairman and Mark T. Bertolini, 54, currently...

World's Most Powerful Black Women 2010

Forbes magazine has released it’s 2010 World's 100 Most Powerful Women list. The women were assessed based less on traditional titles and roles and more on creative influence and entrepreneurship. These power women have built...

World's Most Powerful Black Women 2010

Forbes magazine has released it’s 2010 World's 100 Most Powerful Women list. The women were assessed based less on traditional titles and roles and more on creative influence and entrepreneurship. These power women have built...

Lisa Warner Pickrum Named to 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry List

Lisa W. Pickrum, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The RLJ Companies and Executive Vice President of RLJ McLarty Landers, was named by Automotive News as one of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto...

Video: Aliko Dangote, Nigeria's first billionaire cements his fortune

Worth an estimated $2.1bn, Aliko Dangote is one of the richest men in Africa.

The Dangote Group, which he started in 1977, trading in commodities and building materials, is now a multi-billion dollar conglomerate spanning West...

GM Canada President Receives 'Trailblazer Award' from Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Kevin Williams, president and managing director of GM Canada, was recognized today for his innovative leadership and commitment to workplace diversity, receiving the "Trailblazer Award" during the 2010 Global Automotive Summit...

Kevin Williams GM Canada President Receives 'Trailblazer Award' from Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Kevin Williams, president and managing director of GM Canada, was recognized today for his innovative leadership and commitment to workplace diversity, receiving the "Trailblazer Award" during the 2010 Global Automotive Summit...

Venture Capitalist, Peter Thiel, Giving Away Twenty $100,000 Small Business Grants.

Warning that America's long term economic prospects are uncertain without radical innovation in technology, Peter Thiel this week launched the Thiel Fellowship to foster the next generation of tech visionaries. The new program...

Byron Lewis, Chairman, UniWorld, on Minority Recruitment and Retention

UniWorld Group was founded 41 years ago, a time when minorities were not represented in a positive manner in mainstream media. Nor were there people of color in decision-making positions at the major Fortune 500 companies or at...

President Obama Appoints Dr. Kase Lawal Chairman CAMAC Energy as Adviser for Trade Policy and Negotiations

Dr. Kase Lawal, has been selected by President Obama for appointment to his Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.

Dr. Lawal is currently serving his 6th term on the Port Commission of the Port of Houston...

Lisa Price On Leadership & Management

Interview with Lisa Price, founder and president of Carol’s Daughter on her management style.

Robert L. Johnson Forms Partnership to Manufacture Construction Materials in Haiti

In an effort to spur economic revitalization in Haiti, Bob Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies (RLJ), today announced a strategic relationship with Global Building Solutions, LLC, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd....

Tyra Banks Names Patrick Vien as President & COO of Bankable

Tyra Banks announced today the appointment of Patrick Vien as President & COO of Bankable, effective immediately. Vien will join forces with Banks, to lead the global development and growth of Bankable. Bankable, founded in...

IMG and Butch Lewis Productions Partner to Form Joint Venture Company

Butch Lewis Productions, Inc. (BLP) and IMG Worldwide, Inc. (IMG) today announced the formation of a joint venture to develop and operate a talent management company that primarily represents minority entertainers and...

Tyra Banks Signs with IMG for Commercial Endorsements and Fashion Related Opportunities

Industry icon and media personality Tyra Banks has joined IMG for commercial endorsements and fashion related opportunities.  The announcement is the first of several expected in the coming months concerning new partnerships...

Frederick O. Terrell to Rejoin Credit Suisse as Vice Chairman of the Investment Banking Department

Frederick O. Terrell will rejoined Credit Suisse as Vice Chairman of the Investment Banking Department, effective June 1, 2010.

Mr. Terrell said, "I am very excited to be returning to the institution where I began my career...