Facebook is making good on its promise that it would add an African-American member to its board of directors. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Kenneth Chenault, the retiring head of American Express, will be joining the board, which currently does not include any people of color, and only two women among its eight members.
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Black Executives Join Forces, Forming a PAC to Back Them Up | The New York Times
Once an informal network, a group of friends and associates is organizing a united political push on issues like education, employment and voting rights.
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There Are Currently 4 Black CEOs in the Fortune 500 | The Atlantic
Next year, that number is set to drop to three. What happened to progress toward diversifying corporations’ highest ranks?
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American Express C.E.O. Ken Chenault to Step Down | The New York Times
During his 16 years in the top spot, Mr. Chenault often eschewed personal attention, serving as a reserved role model in the business community, particularly for black executives.
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New Starbucks COO Rosalind Brewer Is First Woman to Hold Position | NBC News
Former Sam’s Club executive Rosalind Brewer has been named the new chief operating officer and group president of Starbucks, the company announced Wednesday. Brewer is the first woman and African-American to hold the position.
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