Black executive Christopher Womack receives $5.7-million compensation in 2022
Christopher Womack, CEO of Southern Company, is part of elite Black executives shaping America’s corporate landscape
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Black executive Thasunda Brown Duckett receives $17.5-million compensation in 2022
Thasunda Brown Duckett is one of the world’s leading Black executives and the fourth Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company
Top Black CEO Marvin Ellison earns $17.5-million salary from Lowe’s
Ellison, one of the world’s highest-ranking Black CEOs, has been Lowe’s chairman and CEO since 2018.
First Black woman to lead a listed REIT, Leslie Hale earns $8.4 million from RLJ trust
Apart from her executive and governance roles, Hale owns a 0.94-percent minority stake in the leading real estate investment trust company.
Firm led by America’s richest Black billionaire acquires stake in London-based tech firm
Vista Equity Partners, founded in 2000 by Smith, has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in the technology sector.
Top Black CEO Marvin Ellison suffers $8.1-million loss from investment in Lowe’s
Ellison is recognized as one of the world’s highest-ranking Black CEOs on the Fortune 500 list.
Alicia Boler Davis: African-American engineer serving on JPMorgan’s board
Davis’ influence extends far beyond her corporate achievements; she is a tireless champion for women in the automotive industry.
7 companies owned by Kevin Hart
In 2020, Hart’s earnings soared to $39 million, as reported by Forbes, solidifying his status as one of the world’s highest-earning celebrities.
John W. Thompson: Black executive behind one of the world’s largest tech mergers
Thompson’s tenure at Symantec Corp., now known as Gen Digital Inc., cemented his legacy as a visionary leader and master dealmaker.
Christopher Young: A Black executive who owns $32 million in Microsoft shares
Young, a leading business executive and a top figure among America’s Black executives, has etched his mark on the prestigious canvas of Microsoft.
Black CEO Craig Arnold rakes in $30 million in 2023
Arnold assumed the roles of chairman and CEO of Eaton on June 1, 2016. He owns a beneficial 0.13 percent stake in the power company.
Meet Clifton R. Wharton, Jr.: First Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Wharton, Jr.’s story is an extraordinary tale of a man who refused to be limited by the societal constraints of his time.
Ursula Burns, first Black woman CEO of Fortune 500 company, rakes in $3.4 million from Uber stake
The meteoric rise in Uber’s share price has propelled the company’s market ca. to more than $90 billion, resulting in lucrative gains for its investors, including Burns.
Top Black CEO Marvin Ellison rakes in almost $7 million from Lowe’s shares
Ellison’s minority 0.038-percent stake in Lowe’s translates to a total of 224,800 shares.
Meet Calvin Butler, Jr., one of the newest Black executives leading America’s biggest companies
As corporate America embraces change and inclusivity, Calvin Butler, Jr. stands at the forefront, leading with purpose and vision.
Walgreens stock wipeout costs world’s highest-ranking Black CEO Roz Brewer nearly $1 million
Brewer, who holds the 27th position on the Fortune 500 list, boasts nearly 20 years of leadership experience.