For the second time in three years, Comerica Bank Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. has been named as one of Savoy’s Most Influential Black Executives, a definitive listing of African American executives, influencers, and achievers impacting corporate America.
“Weare proud to present the 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. We assembled an elite representation of African American men and women who have been recognized for their executive and business leadership in national and global-leading corporations,” said L.P. Green, II. “These innovative trailblazers have led efforts to foster growth for some of the country’s highest-performing companies throughout and beyond the US market.”
Ashford, who also earned this accolade in 2020, oversees community reinvestment nationally and all associated activities, including community development and investments, volunteerism, and data analysis, and ensures adherence to fair and responsible banking practices. Additionally, Ashford leads Comerica’s diversity business resource groups. Ashford previously served as Comerica’s National Director of Financial Education and External Affairs and maintains these responsibilities in his current role.
“The strategic partnerships and award-winning financial education programs Irv and his team have cultivated and implemented over the last 22 years at Comerica have positioned our company to be a corporate social responsibility leader in the financial services industry,” said Wendy Bridges, Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility. “This well-deserved honor represents the integral role Irv plays in delivering on the Comerica Promise of “Raising Expectations of What a Bank Can Be” in the communities where we live and serve.”
The selection of the “Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America” begins by examining the landscape of 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 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 was 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.
