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Record 11 Black CEOs Lead Fortune 500 Companies Amidst Ongoing Representation Gaps

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The Fortune 500 list has reached a record high of 11 Black CEOs leading companies, a significant increase from previous years. These 11 executives head companies that collectively generate over $432 billion in revenue. Despite this progress, Black representation in top corporate leadership remains low, constituting only 2% of Fortune 500 CEOs, which is disproportionate to the Black population in the U.S. A McKinsey study also highlights underrepresentation of Black employees at managerial levels within these large corporations. AI

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Record 11 Black CEOs Lead Fortune 500 Companies Amidst Ongoing Representation Gaps

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheyann Harris ·

    Meet the 11 Black Fortune 500 CEOs leading companies with over $432 billion in combined revenues

    Black CEOs represent just 2% of the largest U.S. corporations.

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