Why CEOs refrain from addressing social issues (with Ken Frazier and Ken Chenault) | Rapid Response
About Ken
- Former chairman & CEO of American Express (2001-2018)
- Chairman and managing director, General Catalyst (since 2018)
- Co-founder of OneTen, aiming to create 1M jobs for Black Americans
- Led Amex through major crises including 9/11 and the Great Recession
- First African American CEO of a Fortune 500 financial services company
About Ken
- Longtime CEO of Merck (2011–2021), Fortune 500 pharma leader
- Co-founded OneTen, aiming for 1M family-sustaining jobs for Black Americans
- Lead director & board member at major firms including ExxonMobil and Harvard Corporation (2024)
- Advisor at General Catalyst, driving innovation in health and equity
- Named among America’s most influential Black business leaders
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