The executive leadership council

Working to build an inclusive global business leadership pipeline.

A Message from our President & CEO Michael C. Hyter
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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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Explore our most recent accomplishments and how we open channels of opportunity to build an inclusive pipeline for talent to positively impact global business and communities.

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The 2025 Edition of Contact Magazine

December 17, 2025

The ELC London Convening: Leadership in an Era of Transformation

October 29, 2025

Future-Proof Your Leadership

October 14, 2025

Presence in Motion – Reflections on The ELC Gala Week

October 9, 2025
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What We Do
The Executive Leadership Council is an independent non-profit founded in 1986 that opens channels of opportunity for the development of global executives to positively impact business and our communities.
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Membership

The ELC is the preeminent member organization for the development of global business leaders. ELC members have access to a powerful network of business professionals 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 executive 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 managers and executives.
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ELC Scholars

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