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Leading 10,000 Black Male Managers and Directors To The C-Suite

Leading 10,000 Black Male
Managers and Directors
To the C-suite

Through exclusive, closed-door fireside chats with industry leaders, we equip our members with the knowledge and actionable strategies to ascend to the top of their industries.

While technical skills may take you to midlevel leadership, reaching senior executive roles demands elevated networks and strategic guidance.

For ambitious Black men navigating unique professional landscapes, having precise and practical guidance from those who have already conquered similar challenges can be the difference between achieving ultimate success and falling short.

The Black Executive Men Gold Membership Network is not for the faint of heart—it’s for those ready to expand beyond their current limitations and step into their full potential as corporate leaders.

In this journey, you’ll gain unparalleled insights into the mindsets, skillsets, and connections required to not just reach the top but thrive there.

You’ll learn to lead global organizations, collaborate with boards, address shareholder concerns, and navigate market perceptions—all while maintaining your authenticity and connection to community.

We are honored to witness our members rise through the ranks, unlocking greater value for their companies and teams along the way.

Apply now to access the Gold Membership Network!

#BEM #GoldNetwork #LeadershipElevated

Fireside Chat with John Russell

Fireside Chat with John Russel, VP and CIO, Northrop Grumman

For our upcoming BEM Elite Fireside Chat, we are excited to feature John Russell, Vice President and CIO of Northrop Grumman, who has over seven years of experience leading the company’s digital transformation.

With a focus on strategy, innovation, and capability development, he has been instrumental in improving the technology experience for employees across the organization and driving modernization efforts that ensure agility and security in Northrop Grumman’s operations.

Throughout his career, he has held critical roles in areas such as infrastructure architecture, enterprise risk management, and solution development, including leadership positions at Leidos and SAIC.

His expertise spans cloud computing, cybersecurity, and large-scale systems integration, where he has implemented advanced technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in highly complex environments like the defense sector.

During the fireside chat, we will explore his journey as a leader in the tech and defense industries, discussing challenges he’s faced and the strategies he used to overcome them.

He will also share insights on making tough technology decisions that balance short-term goals with long-term security, and how the role of the CIO is evolving with the integration of AI, cybersecurity and data analytics in today’s rapidly changing technological landscape.

Community Updates

2025 Fireside Chats

"Black men aren't senior executives"
"Black men in leadership don't give"
“Black men in leadership don’t collab”

Is what I used to hear.

So I…

Decided to show
A brighter reality
That I see daily

Black men in senior leadership:

Thriving at the top
Committed to impact
Work together effectively

Thank you to these 12 senior leaders for
being corporate icons & legacy makers.

We’ll see you on the big stage.

#BEM #Elite #Fireside #2025

BEM Elite is our premiere offering for Black men seeking the highest levels of access, networking, and care.

If you’re looking to surround yourself with the most driven, successful, and polished Black men in corporate America, then you want to apply for in BEM Elite.

The BEM Gold Membership Network is a high octane community for the top 1% of Black male managers and directors aiming for senior executive roles.

Membership includes very direct and no nonsense coaching via group chat, live video monthly group coaching, and live mentor session from Black men in senior executive roles at leading corporations, and exclusive in-person networking events.

This network isn't to help you as an entrepreneur, real estate agent, day trader, or anything other than climbing the corporate ladder to the very top.

BEM Capital Network is for Black men in private equity, who are looking for authentic friendships, in person regional mixers, and online educational experiences led by other Black men.

This network is designed to unlock your social and financial success to new heights.

BEM Community provides authentic friendships, meaningful connections, and career support to Black men at all stages and phases or their career journey.

A powerful network building social bonds and unlocking new jobs, new careers, new clients and more.

This community doesn’t just support career success, but a real sense of ‘community’ too.