Roz Brewer joins the board of the Black Economic Alliance

Rosalind “Roz” Brewer assumes her newest position on the Black Economic Alliance (BEA) Board of Directors.

The organization promotes financial development for the Black community, how detailed in your website. Brewer confirmed her addition to the board in a press release.

“BEA has a uniquely powerful mandate to advance Black economic power and prosperity,” Brewer said in a press release press release. “From my leadership experiences spanning HBCU campuses and the boardrooms of America’s corporations, I understand firsthand the inextricable link between Black economic progress and the growth of the American economy as an entire. I’m honored and excited to work with BEA’s board and leadership and to leverage my expertise in BEA’s next phase of impact.

However, the news comes after her recent departure as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance in September 2023. Despite leaving Walgreens, where she became the third Black woman to guide a Fortune 500 company, Brewer has significant business experience.

Her experience includes not only the position of COO at Starbucks Coffee Company, but in addition management positions at Walmart. While working for the world’s largest coffee chain, she helped implement racial bias training in over 8,000 store locations.

Moreover, Brewer’s history in leadership positions and efforts to interrupt down racial barriers in business align with BEA’s mission and values. The organization’s chief executive, Samantha Tweedy, expressed her excitement that the decorated leader would help them move forward.

“Roz has spent her pioneering career breaking down barriers to Black economic advancement,” Tweedy said. “She has championed BEA’s priorities of supporting Black work, wages and wealth at some of the world’s most influential companies, and I look forward to her vision and expertise accelerating BEA’s efforts and impact.”

Brewer already serves on other boards, including United Airlines and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. As he assumes this latest role, he’ll leverage his expertise in helping BEA proceed to foster unity amongst Black business leaders.