In less than two weeks, scores of female executives and entrepreneurs of color will gather at one of the most impactful business events of the year: our Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm which will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club Feb. 26 -March 1. As part of our focus to help our attendees – and members of the BLACK ENTERPRISE audience – reach new professional heights, we have developed a special package in our latest February issue tied to the conference theme , “Embrace Your Power -The Time is Now!”
In our multimedia package, we have highlighted more than 40 game changers – some you know, others you will discover – in a range of fields including business, government and philanthropy. In fact, some of these individuals have been posted on our site throughout this month. We have identified them as rebels, revolutionaries and rule breakers – a group of remarkable executives and entrepreneurs who reshape industries, build brands and redesign some of the world’s largest organizations. Their individual and collective efforts play a significant role in changing our world.
Our three cover subjects — Suzanne Shank, acting CEO of Siebert Financial Corp. and CEO of Siebert Brandford Shank & Co. L.L.C. (No. 2 in tax-exempt securities on the BE INVESTMENT BANKS list); Gale V. King, EVP & Chief Administrative Officer for Nationwide, the $22 billion property and casualty insurer; Glenda Goodly McNeal, EVP & General Manager, Global Client Group, Global Merchant Services for American Express, the $33.8 billion financial services giants. Read their profiles below written by Senior Content Producer Alan Hughes (Shank) and Editor-In-Chief Derek T. Dingle (King and McNeal). After reading their profiles and the stories of others our content team have featured, we dare you not to be inspired by their groundbreaking achievements.
The Investment Banking Virtuoso: Suzanne Shank
“I took over mid- to late September, and most of my time has been focused on
basic cost containment measures,†says Shank. “We took a hard look at the operations inside out and instituted a number of savings, consolidating some offices and some very technical things. We had a few consultants that I felt weren’t adding value.â€Going forward, Shank looks to split her time between expanding Seibert Financial Corp. while addressing the challenges facing her municipal bond business, Seibert Brandford Shank. “We are working on some strategic initiatives going forward and my focus this year will be trying to expand the business,†she says. “We have about 40,000 retail accounts and they’re constantly looking for products. Those customers have about $7.2 billion in their accounts at the firm. They have money and they’re always looking to participate in the capital markets.â€
The People’s Champion:Â Gale V. King
The Global Dealmaker: Glenda Goodly McNeal
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! Join us for the landmark 10th Annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm, March 2—4, 2015, at Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, FL. This exciting, one-of-a-kind executive leadership summit is designed to train, equip and encourage women to become industry leaders, learn career strategies, and discover proven work—life balance techniques. Register Now! http://archive2023.blackenterprise.com/wps