Sizzle Reel – Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire
Description
In time for Black History Month, Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire chronicles the life and legacy of business pioneer, philanthropist and titan Reginald F. Lewis. A Harvard Law School graduate, Lewis rose to prominence as a lawyer, financier, and leader of the global food company TLC Beatrice International. Lewis was the first African American ever to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. He acquired an unprecedented global conglomerate of 64 companies in 31 countries, and paved the way for future entrepreneurs and black leaders through his life’s work until his untimely death at age 50.
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Metadata
Title: Sizzle Reel – Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire
Format: Video
Clean of Graphics: No
Type: Interstitial/Promo
Subject(s): Boss: The Black Experience in Business, Other
Public Broadcasting Station or Institution: WLIW
Original Broadcast/Publish Date: 01/11/2018
Runtime: 00:02:43
Main Asset File Size: 1.01 GB
Rights Information:
Sensitive Material: N/A
Special Instructions: Please feel free to insert your own station identification bug in this sizzle reel, but do not edit the content of the reel. If any questions, contact the Wavelength Team.
Language: English