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James Burroughs named among 2022 most influential Black executives by Savoy Magazine

James Burroughs
James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, was selected among Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.

The selection of the list begins by examining the spheres of influence impacting Savoy’s readership including: corporate sector influence, scholastic achievement, career growth, community outreach and recognition. The information received from over 500 prospective candidates in diverse fields was pre-screened by the selection committee.

The selection committee includes the Savoy editorial board and community leaders with representatives from the academic and business arenas. The committee reviewed information on executives in human resources, information, real estate, finance, investment banking, diversity, foundations, procurement, business development, marketing, sales, health care, manufacturing and legal. After reviewing all the profiles, the field of candidates were narrowed to the 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America listing based upon their exemplary record of accomplishments and influence while working to better their community and inspire others.

Savoy’s full 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America listing is available online. Print editions of the summer issue of Savoy magazine are available for purchase online through Amazon and savoynetwork.com/shop.