About

Linda Johnson Rice is an influential executive in the business world and an uplifting voice for the next generation of creative business leaders. It is her life’s mission to highlight the positive power and uniqueness of the black experience. Linda’s rare mixture of executive presence and creative talent make her a unique asset, whether she’s managing a media or beauty brand  — as she has done in the past — or leading the Chicago Public Library Board as President.

EXECUTIVE 

In 2002, as chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, Linda became the first African American female CEO among the top five of the Black Enterprise 100s largest black-owned companies. Linda also serves on several philanthropic boards, as well as the Board of Directors of the Omnicom Group and Enova. 

SPEAKER

Linda preaches fortitude and resilience in the face of adversity, inspiring people to realize that setbacks can and should be transformed into steps forward. She uses her unique position, legacy of power, and life experience to spread positive insights, generate respectful discourse, and to bring fresh perspectives to people from all walks of life. 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER  

Linda’s clear vision invigorates her creative leadership in many ways. Her next project is executive producing an upcoming documentary that upholds the legacy of the Johnson Publishing Company.

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