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A Black woman-owned wine brand has secured a sweet victory. Established in 2023, IBest Wines has secured a partnership with American Airlines. The company was launched by Ingrid Best, who carries two decades of experience in the wine and spirits sector from companies such as Diageo, Moët Hennessy, and Bacardi, the company website mentions. She entered the industry as a brand ambassador, assisting in the launch of a small rum brand for Diageo in San Francisco, CA, New York, and Miami, FL, she said during an interview on “Way Up With Angela Yee.” She later rose up the ranks in the aforementioned companies, holding titles that include Regional Marketing Manager for Hennessy (2013-2016), Brand Director for D’USSE (2019-2020), and CE’s EVP, Global Head of Marketing Spirits (2021). Her career milestones include managing two of the largest venture joint spirit partnerships. “I was so fortunate to be exposed to every facet of the business, which typically, in an ambassador role, you aren’t...
The cannabis space is still in need of some serious diversifying, but actress and activist Rosario Dawson is helping to change the face of the industry with her newly-appointed role. Today, Dawson joined the Board of Directors of leading cannabis-infused beverage company Cann, making history as one of the first queer women of color to serve on the board of a major cannabis brand. Image Courtesy of Cann The barrier-breaking move is one that the actress was eager to be a part of, noting that the cannabis company is setting an example that could be a catalyst for change across the industry. “Cann has proven to be such a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in the cannabis industry that I knew I had to get involved with the company,” Dawson tells AfroTech exclusively. “Their example is one to follow. As one of the first multi-racial women to serve on the board of a major cannabis brand, my mission is to use this position to push the industry towards much-needed change happening...
This time last year, Black Women Photographers (BWP) was busy launching a global community and database to help Black women get paid for their work. One year later, the platform is celebrating its anniversary with a new fund that’s continuing that mission. Over the last year, founder Polly Irungu has been a vocal advocate encouraging companies to invest in and hire Black women photographers for various projects through her ever-growing digital database. The movement she started disrupted industries in a way that finally made the world wake up to this overlooked group of creatives, but now its revolutionary nature is taking it a step further with a $40,000 grant fund — in partnership with NikonUSA — and an additional $10,000 worth of photography gear. According to Irungu, there will also be an additional $1,250 grant opportunity from Flickr who is also partnering with BWP. “One year ago today, we launched this global community and directory. ? ,” the platform announced on its...
The leadership team at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) just got a little stronger! M. Denise Carter, P.E. has been named chief strategy officer of the “Engineering News Record” Top 100-ranked firm, per PR Newswire. According to the company’s website, GPI is “paving the way in sustainable and innovative engineering design and construction solutions. Previously, Carter led a staff of more than 250 administrative, professional and technical staff at the Metro New York offices of GPI as the branch manager. “I’m thrilled to add Denise to GPI’s executive leadership team, ” said Christer Ericsson, P.E., president, and CEO of GPI in an official news release. “Denise is a strong leader and has a proven track record of success in operational strategy and business development that aligns very well with GPI’s growth goals and vision. Denise will help amplify GPI’s strategic objectives and further solidify our industry leadership position of creating infrastructure that people need most.” For...
American Airlines just appointed Adriane M. Brown to its board of directors! According to Yahoo! Finance, Brown will also serve on the company’s Audit and Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility committees. The 62-year-old currently serves as managing partner at Flying Fish, a Seattle-based venture capital firm. Brown also sits on the boards of Axon Enterprise, Inc., eBay Inc., and the Washington Research Foundation/WRF Capital. “We are thrilled Adriane has agreed to join American’s board,” said CEO and Chairman Doug Parker in a news release. “Adriane has extensive board experience in a range of industries, and her expertise in the technology, industrial and ESG sectors will be a welcome addition to our boardroom and a tremendous asset for our company.” Throughout her career, Brown has held various senior leadership positions. She served as president and chief operating officer at Intellectual Ventures Management, LLC, president and CEO of Transportation Systems, and vice...