ELC Member Closing Brunch Single-day program consisting of dynamic panels, leadership development sessions and network engagement opportunities. This program convenes members of The ELC to discuss timely issues and topics relevant to the global Black business community. Local business and community leaders are invited to participate in programming and engage with ELC members. Check Back For More Information
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium (Hybrid) About The Program The Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium (MLMS) is an extraordinary two-day professional development conference designed to connect, empower, and celebrate talent across industries and functions. What Can You Expect? MLMS 2025 will feature transformative mainstage and breakout sessions with influential industry leaders including ELC Members— executives operating at the highest levels of the Fortune 500. Additionally, MLMS offers
Honors Symposium The ELC Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience consisting of a series of workshops and meetings that prepare ELC Scholars to contribute their talents in the workplace effectively. Overview The Honors Symposium introduces The ELC’s scholarship recipients to a wide range of business-related careers and industries to increase the number of future Black business leaders. Our goal is
Press Release The Executive Leadership Council to Award Over $2.5 Million in Scholarships to More than 130 Scholars at 2024 Annual Recognition Gala This year’s list includes 82 scholars from 23 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. WASHINGTON D.C. September 30, 2024 – The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board members, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced today it will award $2.5 million in scholarships to 131 undergraduate and graduate students during its
Press Release The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Ecolab with 2024 ELC Corporate Award for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The award recognizes Ecolab’s outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and leadership in fostering an inclusive corporate culture. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2024 — The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, is proud to announce that Ecolab will be honored with
Press Release The Executive Leadership Council to Honor D. Keith Pigues with the 2024 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award at Annual Recognition Gala WASHINGTON, DC [September 12, 2024] — The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) has announced that Luminas Strategy CEO and founder D. Keith Pigues (“Keith”) will receive the esteemed 2024 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award at The ELC’s Annual Recognition Gala on October 3 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. Named in honor of The ELC’s founding member and first president
Press Release The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Cynt Marshall with 2024 ELC Achievement Award at Annual Recognition Gala The award celebrates Marshall’s transformative leadership and dedication to creating inclusive corporate cultures. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 6, 2024 — The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, is proud to announce that Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, will be honored with the
ELC Member Closing Brunch Overview Before we all depart from the beautiful Marriott Marquis, we invite you to join us for an exclusive ELC Post-Gala Member Brunch. Join us for a special, member-exclusive brunch as we gather one last time to reflect on the unforgettable moments of the 2024 Gala Week. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow ELC members, share cherished
Press Release ELC Gala Week Recap From October 3-7, 2022, The ELC hosted a week of events aimed at impacting every level of our current and future membership base, from student scholars to mid-level managers to CEOs. Our primary focus is to nurture and amplify Black excellence and leadership in business. Check out a recap of each of those events below. ELC Scholars from 41 universities