The leader of the world’s largest foods service company since 2012, Don Thompson is passionate about generating profitable growth by serving great-tasting food and beverages, by being an employer of choice, and by being a good neighbor both in the communities where McDonald’s operates—and as a global citizen. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Powerful Black CEOS in Corporate America
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Wednesday Open Thread: Powerful Black Leaders in Corporate America
Kenneth Chenault was born on June 2, 1951, in Mineola, New York. He worked as an attorney before transitioning into business, joining American Express in 1981. Chenault was named CEO of American Express in 2001, becoming one of the first African Americans to hold this position in a Fortune 500 company. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Powerful Black Leaders in Corporate America
Tuesday Open Thread: Powerful Black CEOs in Corporate America
Mr. Arnold W. Donald has been the Chief Executive Officer and President at Carnival Corporation since July 3, 2013. Donald, 59, started the job at the cruise giant after serving on Carnival’s board for 12 years. He was a longtime cruisegoer who took his first vacation at sea to play blackjack and had a professional background that veered closer to science, technology and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Powerful Black CEOs in Corporate America