The executive leadership council

Working to build an inclusive global business leadership pipeline.

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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.

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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.

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Conversations with power players steering the future

The 'Ship is Washington Post Live’s groundbreaking new series exploring the timeless lessons of leadership in an age of constant change. Hear from influential …

April 9, 2025
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What Jamie Dimon Wants Every CEO To Remember About Leadership

April 8, 2025

ELC Scholarship Award: HP Inc., Rubena Uyeh, Georgia State University

March 25, 2025
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2025 CNBC Changemakers

March 13, 2025
Upcoming Events

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Leadership Development Week

Join us for a premier leadership development experience for Black professionals that helps them address the challenges and opportunities of being a Black leader today, by defying the odds and setting new standards for success.

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