We are honored to celebrate 12 of The ELC members recognized in The Wall Street Journal’s ranking of the Top 250 Influential Board Directors. This distinguished group exemplifies leadership excellence at its finest—strategically guiding some of the world’s largest corporations while delivering transformative outcomes that drive breakthrough innovation and sustainable success.These accomplished executives represent the very pinnacle of corporate leadership—individuals who not only lead with vision and purpose but govern with unparalleled wisdom and accountability. Through their board service, our members are redefining corporate governance and reshaping what meaningful influence looks like in today’s business landscape.

This recognition reinforces The ELC’s unwavering commitment to preparing our members to serve with impact on corporate boards through signature programs like Corporate Board Navigator. By providing comprehensive governance training, strategic networking opportunities, and personalized board placement assistance, we equip executives with the tools and connections needed to excel in boardroom leadership positions across global industries. The presence of these leaders on this prestigious list underscores the foundational mission of The ELC: to open channels of opportunity for the development of global executives to positively impact business and our communities. Their recognition reflects both remarkable individual accomplishments and our collective commitment to advancing leadership excellence at the highest levels of global business.

Beyond current leadership, The ELC remains dedicated to cultivating the next generation of global corporate leaders and executives through our Leadership Institute. Through immersive learning experiences, mentorship opportunities, advanced skill development programs, and access to our network of corporate America’s top leaders we are actively building the pipeline of diverse executive talent prepared to lead with vision, integrity, and measurable impact.

Their talent, unwavering commitment to excellence, and measurable impact continue to set new standards for corporate leadership worldwide.

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ELC Members Recognized in WSJ’s Top 250 Influential Board Directors List:

#50 Carla Harris Cummins, MetLife, Walmart

#54 Marvin Ellison FedEx, Lowes

#59 Robin Washington Alphabet, Salesforce

#66 Monica Turner Allstate

#92 Rodney Adkins Avnet, United Parcel Service, W.W. Grainger

#103 Arnold Donald  Bank of America, GE, Vernova, MP Materials, Salesforce

#135 Rosalind Brewer Uniter Airlines Holdings

#157 Christopher Williams Ameriprise Financial, Clorox, Union Pacific

#155 Clarence Otis Jr. Travelers, VF, Verizon Communications

#164 Jamere Jackson Eli Lilly

#177 Stephanie Hill S&P Global

#203 Lionel Nowell III Bank of America, Ecolab, Textron