The executive leadership council
Working to build an inclusive global business leadership pipeline.
The executive leadership council
Working to build an inclusive business leadership pipeline.
Our mission is to increase the number of successful Black executives, domestically and internationally, by adding value to their development, leadership and philanthropic endeavors across the lifecycle of their careers.
The Latest
Explore our most recent accomplishments and how we open channels of opportunity to build an inclusive pipeline for talent to positively impact global business and communities.
Upcoming Events
Join one of our amazing mentoring, coaching, networking, and leadership training opportunities.
June 3, 2025
– June 4, 2025
Corporate Board Navigator Cohort Launch (Summer Member Meeting)
Corporate Board Navigator
In-Person
Philadelphia, PA
June 4, 2025
– June 6, 2025
Summer Member Meeting
Member Meeting
In-Person
Philadelphia, PA
June 23, 2025
– June 27, 2025
Leadership Development Week (In-Person)
Leadership Development Week
In-Person
Chicago, IL
What We Do
The Executive Leadership Council is an independent non-profit founded in 1986 that opens channels of opportunity for the development of global executives to positively impact business and our communities.
Membership
The ELC is the preeminent member organization for the development of global business leaders. ELC members have access to a powerful network of business professionals around the globe and benefit from formal and informal networking and executive development opportunities.
Learn about Membership Criteria
The Institute
The ELC’s Institute for Leadership Development & Research seeks to strengthen the talent pipeline of executive leaders. It provides top-rate leadership programs that focus on individual growth at different career levels along with well-researched and documented understanding of the corporate experiences of managers and executives.
Explore the Institute offerings
ELC Scholars
The ELC’s scholarship programs offers high-performing college students scholarships, awards, internships, mentoring and unique access to ELC members, their companies and our strategic partners.
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