Ken fraser, the long time ceo of pharmaceutical giant murke. Ken was one of the few eos at the top of corporate america. Now as an adviser at general catalist and co founder of the social impact organization one ten. He shares his own stories of challenge as an african American leader in a time of upheaval. And he points each of us toward the future,. stressing both risks in our current devisiveness and hope he places in the next generation.
Ken Frazier, the longtime CEO of pharmaceutical giant Merck, was one of the few Black CEOs at the top of Corporate America. Now as an adviser at General Catalyst and co-founder of the social impact organization OneTen, he’s re-shaping how business addresses racial and health equity. He joins host Bob Safian to discuss crisis adjustment, the positive side of fear, and the importance of vulnerability. Plus, he addresses the rising divisiveness in American culture, and the important role that business can play – by stressing our commonality and emphasizing kindness.
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