She’s In Charge: African-American Women CEOs In Corporate America
We’re sure Rosalind Brewer gets a great discount at Wal-Mart. Last year, Wal-Mart appointed her as its first woman and first African-American to head one of its subsidiary companies, Sam’s Club. Brewer is now president and CEO of the chain, which has more than 600 locations nationwide. Brewer joined Walmart in 2006 as regional vice president. From 2007 to January 2012, she was the Southeast division president. Next, she was executive vice president and president of Walmart East.
Before joining Walmart, Brewer was a scientist for Kimberly-Clark. She earned a bachelor’s in chemistry from Spelman College, attended the advanced management program at The Wharton School, and graduated from Director’s College at the University Of Chicago School of Business/Stanford School Of Law.
