Piet Mouton: South African billionaire holding $580 million in Capitec shares
Mouton’s rise from corporate corridors to billionaire status epitomizes visionary entrepreneurship and leadership.
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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.
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.
Meet Shonda Rhimes: Powerhouse producer of ‘Bridgerton,’ who ranks as one of America’s richest Black women
As a visionary producer, creative genius, and business trailblazer, Rhimes’ influence will continue to shape the future of television and storytelling.
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.
The power of media and the untold stories of African family businesses
Mutendi believes that the success stories of Africa’s leading family businesses could make for fascinating cinema.
Meet Chris Womack: Newest member of elite Black executives leading America’s biggest companies
Womack stands tall as a symbol of progress in an era of transformative change and increased focus on representation.
Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd, the first Black woman to own a billion-dollar company
Howroyd has amassed a net worth of $600 million, making her the fourth-richest Black woman in America.
Meet Sudanese-American entrepreneur, Iman Abuzeid: Fourth Black woman to build a billion-dollar company
Abuzeid’s interest in Incredible Health has propelled her net worth to $350 million, making her one of America’s richest Black women.
Kings of booze: 7 African tycoons who made a fortune in alcohol
Meet seven extremely successful African tycoons, who have built multimillion-dollar fortunes by manufacturing and distributing alcoholic beverages.
The 9 richest Black women in America in 2023
From media mogul and entertainers to sport icons and software developers, meet the nine richest Black women in America in 2023.
Meet Ursula Burns: The first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Burns has left an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.
Washikala Malango: From refugee to visionary entrepreneur transforming energy in DRC
Under Washikala Malango’s leadership, Altech Group has emerged as the DRC’s leading provider of clean energy products and services.
African wealth management firms need to catch up to global trends
Mutendi argues that African wealth managers need to catch up to their international peers.
Kylian Mbappe joins world’s highest-paid athletes with $120-million income
Only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who earned $136 million and $130 million respectively, surpassed Mbappe’s earnings.
Meet the world’s 19 Black billionaires in 2023
While some Black billionaires have not fared well since the start of the year, others have built on their fortunes.