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October 19, 2006
 

    Contact: Joann Stevens (202) 298-8239

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     Contact: Damon Williams (202) 298-6346

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The Executive Leadership Council Inspirational Video Highlights Fortune 500 CEOs and Senior Executives Discussing The Council Mission and Vision

Video sponsored by Target Corporation will debut at 20th Anniversary Dinner

Washington, DC – Fortune 500 CEOS Ken Chenault, American Express; Jeff Immelt, General Electric; Anne Mulcahy, Xerox, and Clarence Otis, Jr., Darden Restaurants join about a dozen African American senior corporate leaders to discuss the mission, vision and membership value of The Executive Leadership Council in an inspirational leadership video.  Created and sponsored by Target Corporation, the video will be used in The Council’s membership recruitment campaign and community outreach efforts to African American corporate executives, their companies and CEO leaders.

Shot in high definition, wide screen, and featuring candid still photography along with the filmed interviews, the executives offer poignant and candid messages.  Mr. Immelt and Mr. Chenault explain why African American corporate leaders are community role models to influence the next generation.  Young & Rubicam Brands CEO Ann Fudge credits corporate mentors in The Council with helping her rise in corporate America.  And senior executives considered among a Who’s Who in corporate leadership highlight the value of Council membership to them personally, professionally and in making the business case for diversity within their organizations.   

About The Executive Leadership Council

The Executive Leadership Council™ is the nation’s premier leadership organization of the most senior African American corporate executives in Fortune 500 companies. Its mission is to provide a network and leadership forum that adds perspective and direction to the achievement of excellence in business, economic and public policies for the African American community, their corporations, and the community at-large.  The Council has nearly 400 members, one third of them are women, representing nearly 200 Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial enterprises and non-profit institutions.  For more information, visit www.elcinfo.com.         

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