2012 Top 100 Under 50 Executive & Emerging Leaders

CHICAGO, IL – DiversityMBA Magazine, an internationally distributed publication targeting business professionals in corporate America, entrepreneurs and students, has named the 2012 Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Executive  & Emerging Leaders.

The leaders were selected from a group of more than 300 highly competitive candidates from public and privately held companies as well entrepreneurs, and not for profit organizations.

We are pleased that these companies and organizations have taken a leadership role in the workplace to recognize and promote these leaders for their achievements in their communities.

“We are humbled by the success of our Top 100 under 50 recognition program.  We aspired to recognize high potential and seasoned executives for their outstanding leadership within their companies and communities.  We believe that celebrating individuals that value higher education is a unique recognition in aligining leadership and education” says Pam McElvane, CEO & Publisher.

The honorees will be featured in DiversityMBA Magazine’s Summer 2012 issue and will be honored at the magazine’s Awards Gala held September 20^th & 21^st  at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL. The gala and leadership forum has proven to be one the of the most powerful and engaging forums of its kind, with 85 percent of the Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Executive and Emerging Leaders in attendance.

A list of the honorees is at the bottom of this press release.

Diversity MBA Magazine is the global leadership publication for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge base from a thought leadership perspective.

Another product of the magazine is “50 Out Front List: Best Places for Diverse Managers to Work,” which recognizes companies that not only demonstrate their strong commitment to diversity, but also understand the value of supporting external programs that enhance leadership and retention within their organizations.

This year’s honorees come from around the world, including China, Africa, and Europe, and from a wide spectrum of industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, railroad, healthcare, education, medical, pharmaceutical, communications, government and consulting. Eighty percent are from corporate America.

Please visit www.diversitymbamagazine.com for more information about DiversityMBA Magazine.  To schedule media interviews, use the contact information at the of of this press release.