Category: Black Leaders Award

The 2023 Black Leadership Awards

For more than two decades Profiles in Diversity Journal has showcased and honored individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields. PDJ is proud to recognize Black Leaders with our fourth Black Leadership Awards. The 45… Read the full article

The 2022 Black Leadership Awards

For more than two decades Profiles in Diversity Journal has showcased and honored individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields. PDJ is proud to recognize Black Leaders with our third Black Leadership Awards. The 53… Read the full article

The 2021 Black Leaders Worth Watching Awards

For more than two decades Profiles in Diversity Journal has showcased and honored individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields. PDJ is proud to recognize Black Leaders with our second Black Leaders Worth Watching Awards.… Read the full article

The 2020 Black Leaders Worth Watching Awards

For more than two decades Profiles in Diversity Journal has showcased and honored individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields. PDJ is proud to recognize Black Leaders with our first-ever Black Leaders Worth Watching Awards.… Read the full article

Mark W. Faulkner – Aetna, a CVS Health Company

Mark W. Faulkner Vice President, Medicaid Operations Education: Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy at West Point Company Name: Aetna, a CVS Health Company Industry: Health Care Company CEO: Karen S. Lynch Company Headquarters Location: Hartford, Connecticut Number of Employees: 47,950 Your Location (if different from above): Nashville, Tennessee Words you live by: “Success… Read the full article

Olatunde “Ola” Gbolahan – AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)

Olatunde “Ola” Gbolahan Manager, Finance Process & Systems Education: MBA, finance, San Francisco State University; BS, computer engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Company Name: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Industry: Semiconductor Company CEO: Dr. Lisa Su Company Headquarters Location: Santa Clara, California Number of Employees: 12,000 Your Location (if different from above): Austin, Texas Words you… Read the full article

Kim Steele – AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)

Kim Steele Senior Manager, Global Planning & Strategy Education: Master of Business Administration, Baylor University; Bachelor of Science, marketing, Grambling State University Company Name: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Industry: Semiconductor Company CEO: Dr. Lisa Su Company Headquarters Location: Santa Clara, California Number of Employees: Approximately 11,400 Your Location (if different from above): Austin, Texas Words… Read the full article

Nadine Spencer – BrandEQ Agency

Nadine Spencer CEO, President Education: BA Hon, York University Company Name: BrandEQ Agency Industry: Marketing Communications, Equity Company CEO: Nadine Spencer Company Headquarters Location: Toronto, ON Number of Employees: 17 Words you live by: Show up! Life is about showing up, this is when opportunity presents itself. Who is your personal hero? My Mom, Eva… Read the full article

Stephen B. Reid II – Charter School Business Management & FOREsight Financial Services for Good

Stephen B. Reid II Chief Growth Officer Education: Master of Business Administration, Cambridge College; Bachelor of Arts, Seton Hall University Company Name: Charter School Business Management & FOREsight Financial Services for Good Industry: Financial Services Company CEO: Raj Thakkar Company Headquarters Location: New York, New York Number of Employees: 50 Words you live by: Everything… Read the full article

Craig Reed – Corteva Agriscience

Craig Reed Chief Procurement Officer & Head of Corporate Real Estate Education: MBA, supply chain management, Arizona State University; BS, economics, Florida A&M Company Name: Corteva Agriscience Industry: Agriculture Company CEO: Jim Collins Company Headquarters Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Number of Employees: 21,000 Words you live by: “To whom much is given, much is required.” Luke… Read the full article