The Corner Office Come Up
Meet the CEO's Kenny Chenault has inspired.
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The BET Honors Salutes Kenneth Chenault
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Pioneer - As one of the first African-American CEOs of a Fortune 500 company, Chenault has paved the way for a new school of businessmen, entrepreneurs and corporate stars of color. Who are they? Find out here!(Photo: STR New / Reuters)
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Jerry McMillian - Jerry McMillian is the Director of Global Markets at Deustche Bank. Prior to joining Deustche Bank, he was a revered talent at Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs. Similar to Chenault, Mcmillian is keen on identifying and mentoring young professionals that demonstrate leadership skills and sharpening them. When coupled with his personal accomplishment, he believes the progress of his mentees is also a measure of himself. (Photo: Scha Sadozai)
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Don Thompson - Don Thompson is the CEO of the multi-billion dollar entity that is McDonald's. The largest foodservice chain in the world, his company is responsible for serving 69 million people in 118 countries. Proving anything is possible and as an ode to hard work, Thompson joined the company as an electrical engineer in 1990 and worked his way up the ladder to being named CEO in 2012. (Photo: AP Photo/Yves Logghe, File)
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Damon Burrell - Damon Burrell is the Vice President of Marketing at MTV. The Doyle Dan Bernach and Ogilvy & Mather alum discoverd his passion for television and entertainment working at Agency.com, spearheading online advertising for Discovery Communications. Discovery led him to the corner office of MTV, where his expertise proves effect with every show produced. (Photo: Courtesy of Damon Burrell)
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