Merck Changes Policy to Allow Kenneth Frazier to Remain as CEO Past 65 Years Old
Kenneth C. Frazier, one of the few black CEOs running a large, publicly traded corporation in the U.S., won’t be retiring anytime soon. On Wednesday, Merck...
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Kenneth Frazier Talks Career, Upbringing, and Living In South Africa
From fending off numerous lawsuits as a lawyer at Drinker Biddle & Reath, to his stint in South Africa, Merck's CEO Kenneth Frazier tells all...
Merck Makes $394M Acquisition; CEO Opens Up About Spat With Trump
On Wednesday, the company announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire Viralytics, an Australian biotech company for $394 million which is line with...
ELC to Black Corporate Leaders: Use Your Power to Impact Change
Carla Harris, another former ELC Board Chair who was presented her award by iconic AMEX CEO Chenault, offered another piece of advice in her remarks...
BE Corporate Executive of the Year and Merck CEO Quits Trump Council over Charlottesville
“As CEO of Merck and as a matter of personal conscience, I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.”...
The Executive Leadership Foundation to Honor Eric Holder and Kenneth Frazier
"We are proud to honor the accomplishments of exceptional companies and individuals who represent black executive leadership at the highest level,†said Ronald C. Parker,...
‘Our World With Black Enterprise’ to Bring Fresh Perspective with Two New Hosts
New season of Our World With Black Enterprise to premiere Nov. 1 with new hosts and all new episodes....
Chairmen of the Board: 10 Most Powerful African Americans Directing U.S. Corporations
As part of our BE Registry of Corporate Directors, BlackEnterprise.com reveals African American board chairmen and lead directors....
Corporate Executive of the Year: Kenneth Frazier Shares Prescription For Growth
Merck Chairman and CEO Kenneth Frazier seeks to expand the pharmaceuticals giant by extending its global reach to to save millions of lives worldwide....
America’s Most Powerful Black CEOs in Corporate America
What makes the departure of Clarence Otis as CEO of Darden Restaurants so significant is the fact that it will reduce the ranks of African...