Harvey Clarence Russell Jr. (1918 – February 20, 1998) [1] [2] was an American businessman. He was the vice president of PepsiCo, and made history as the first Black officer of a major U.S. multinational corporation. [1] [3] He was also the co-chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Dinner. PepsiCo established the Global Harvey C. Russell Inclusion Awards in 2003 to recognize exceptional employees who further diversity efforts within the company. [3]
The neighborhood of Russell, Louisville was named after his father, Harvey Clarence Russell Sr. [4]
Harvey Clarence Russell Jr. (1918 – February 20, 1998) [1] [2] was an American businessman. He was the vice president of PepsiCo, and made history as the first Black officer of a major U.S. multinational corporation. [1] [3] He was also the co-chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Dinner. PepsiCo established the Global Harvey C. Russell Inclusion Awards in 2003 to recognize exceptional employees who further diversity efforts within the company. [3]
The neighborhood of Russell, Louisville was named after his father, Harvey Clarence Russell Sr. [4]