The executive leadership council

Working to build an inclusive business leadership pipeline.

Our mission is to increase the number of successful black executives, domestically and internationally, by adding value to their development, leadership and philanthropic endeavors across the lifecycle of their careers.

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News

Survey of Top Black Executives in Corporate America Reveals Current State of DEI

- While strongly pointing to areas for business improvement, nearly 75% rate their companies’ commitment to DEI as strong, with 64% indicating their companies …

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RECAP: ELC LinkedIn Live – DEI in the Crosshairs: Legal Insights for Today’s Leaders

Blog

ELC Scholar Spotlight – Brycen K. August

Upcoming Events

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June 4, 2024 – June 5, 2024

What We Do

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is a national organization comprising current and former Black CEOs and senior executives at Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. For more than three decades, The ELC has worked to positively impact businesses and communities of Black executives.

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Membership

The ELC is the preeminent member organization for the development of Global Black leaders. ELC members have access to a powerful network of Black business leaders around the globe and benefit from formal and informal networking and executive development opportunities.

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The Institute

The ELC’s Institute for Leadership Development & Research seeks to strengthen the talent pipeline of Black leaders. It provides top-rate leadership programs that focus on individual growth at different career levels along with well-researched and documented understanding of the corporate experiences of Black managers and executives.

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The ELC Index

The ELC Index seeks to help organizations measure and accelerate their journey towards racial equity, specifically regarding their Black employees.

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ELC Scholars

The ELC’s scholarship programs offers high-performing Black college students scholarships, awards, internships, mentoring and unique access to ELC members, their companies and our strategic partners.

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Leadership Development Week

Join us for a premier leadership development experience for Black professionals that helps them address the challenges and opportunities of being a Black leader today, by defying the odds and setting new standards for success.

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