As the CEO and managing partner of Marcus Samuelsson Group (MS/g), I lead a hospitality and media focused company that powers inclusive and meaningful cultural connections worldwide. With over 11 years of experience in this role, I have scaled the company to nearly 400% revenue growth, while creating turnkey philanthropic impact for diverse communities and pivotal brand expansions.Overseeing a portfolio that includes over 15 restaurants worldwide, multiple award-winning media projects and numerous large-scale experiential activations, I leverage my expertise in new business development, media production, and social media marketing to harness the cross-collaborative power of meaningful storytelling with world-class hospitality. In this role, I have produced several acclaimed media projects, such as SEAT AT THE TABLE, HOME PLATE, HUSTLE and the recent Emmy Award winner My Mark, while initiating key partnerships that have grown Samuelsson’s global culinary footprint over 7x. I also steered the launch of Harlem EatUp!, the premier African American focused food festival now in its 10th year, as well as the more recent Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival. My mission is to build the business case for culture, proving profitability can intersect with inclusive economic and employment practices.