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Established in 1989, the Executive Leadership Foundation implements and sponsors educational and professional development programs created by Executive Leadership Council members with support from their corporations. This pro diversity partnership between African American corporate executives and Fortune 500 leaders is helping to make the case for diversity as a business imperative, develop the next generation of African-American corporate executives, and model inclusive corporate leadership in companies working with ELC to gain insight about the complexities of the diverse workforce and barriers to inclusive leadership.

Over the years, CEOs and other corporate leaders have found ELF Programs and events like the annual Recognition Dinner can offer dynamic public forums where they can express their support of diversity. The annual Recognition Awards Dinner, held during October in Washington, DC, is a public event attended by some 1,500 leaders representing corporate America, public policy, and higher education.

Views from Corporate Leaders

David Komansky, Chairman and CEO, Merrill Lynch, accepting ELC's 1997 Corporate Award

"Diversity is a competitive strength that all corporations should embrace. Inclusion increases market opportunities and expands business choices. It¹s essential to our success here in the U.S. and globally."

Gail Warden, CEO, Henry Ford Health System, accepting ELC's 1996 Corporate Award

"ELC is a kind of corporate conscience. Now we understand why inclusion is a key requirement for doing business anywhere."

Stephen W. Sanger, Chair and CEO, General Mills, Inc. presenting a donation to TTP at ELC's 1996 Annual Recognition Dinner.

"High expectations alone are not enough. There must be support and commitment to make the expectations real. Through TTP (the Technology Transfer Project), the Council and Foundation are providing leadership and establishing the right expectations. I urge other corporations to join in the effort."