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Meet the CEO's Kenny Chenault has inspired.

The BET Honors Salutes Kenneth Chenault

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The BET Honors Salutes Kenneth Chenault

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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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)

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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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)

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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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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Teneisha Jackson Warner  - Teneisha Jackson Warner is the Chief Creative Officer and founder of Egami Consulting. The marketing and communications firm helps corporate brands connect with diverse audiences. The company's portfolio includes high profile projects with Jostens, Hennessy and Heinken.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Teneisha Jackson Warner  - Teneisha Jackson Warner is the Chief Creative Officer and founder of Egami Consulting. The marketing and communications firm helps corporate brands connect with diverse audiences. The company's portfolio includes high profile projects with Jostens, Hennessy and Heinken.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Valentino D. Carlotti  - Valentino D. Carlotti is the President of Goldman Sachs Brazil Bank based in Sao Palo, Brazil. He helped build the Goldman Sachs offset's office from fiffteeen investment bankers in 2007 to 300 savvy finance professionals in 2011. (Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Evidence, A Dance Company)

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Valentino D. Carlotti  - Valentino D. Carlotti is the President of Goldman Sachs Brazil Bank based in Sao Palo, Brazil. He helped build the Goldman Sachs offset's office from fiffteeen investment bankers in 2007 to 300 savvy finance professionals in 2011. (Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Evidence, A Dance Company)

Adrienne Lofton Shaw - Adrienne Lofton Shaw is the Vice President and Senior Marketing Officers at Doctors. The Howard Alum's competitive spirit and superior networking and storytelling skills have allowed her to quickly rise through the ranks as a top marketer. Shaw was previously the Senior Marketing Director for Under Armour.(Photo: GreenPaper via Youtube)

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Adrienne Lofton Shaw - Adrienne Lofton Shaw is the Vice President and Senior Marketing Officers at Doctors. The Howard Alum's competitive spirit and superior networking and storytelling skills have allowed her to quickly rise through the ranks as a top marketer. Shaw was previously the Senior Marketing Director for Under Armour.(Photo: GreenPaper via Youtube)

Eve Wright Taylor  - Eve Wright Taylor is Vice President of the Miami Heat. Claiming her stake in the male-dominated sports world, Taylor advises on legal issues for corporate and marking partnerships for the Miami Heat and the American Airlines Arena. (Photo: Fox Business)

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Eve Wright Taylor  - Eve Wright Taylor is Vice President of the Miami Heat. Claiming her stake in the male-dominated sports world, Taylor advises on legal issues for corporate and marking partnerships for the Miami Heat and the American Airlines Arena. (Photo: Fox Business)

Todd Corley - Todd Corley is the Senior VP and Global Chief Diversity Officer at Ambercrombie & Fitch. Corley joined the company in November 2004 and has been a true artichect of change, forging change that sees classic American brand practicing inclusivity and social responsiblity.(Photo: The National Society of High School Scholars via youtube)

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Todd Corley - Todd Corley is the Senior VP and Global Chief Diversity Officer at Ambercrombie & Fitch. Corley joined the company in November 2004 and has been a true artichect of change, forging change that sees classic American brand practicing inclusivity and social responsiblity.(Photo: The National Society of High School Scholars via youtube)