Bonita C. Stewart
Bonita Kaye Coleman Stewart | |
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| Born | 1957 |
| Occupation(s) | Executive, consultant, media figure, author |
| Known for | First Black woman vice president at Google; VP of Global Partnerships at Google |
| Notable work | A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive |
Bonita Kaye Coleman Stewart (born 1957) is a distinguished American executive specializing in marketing and sales, as well as a consultant, media figure, and author. In 2011, she broke new ground as the first Black woman appointed vice president at Google; by 2019, she held the position of VP of Global Partnerships. Together with Jacqueline Adams, she co-wrote A Blessing: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive.
Career
Prior to joining Google, Stewart occupied senior leadership positions at IBM and Daimler Chrysler. She also co-established Nia Enterprises, a company focused on online publishing, research, and marketing services, along with One Moment in Time, which specialized in formal wear rentals for women.
In addition to her executive role at Google, Stewart contributes her expertise to various corporate and nonprofit boards, including those of the American Ballet Theatre's Project Plié and the Harvard Club of New York.
Education
Stewart received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Howard University, followed by an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Honors
Crain's New York Business "Woman to Watch in Tech," 2014 Crain's New York Business "Most Powerful Women in New York," 2019 Featured on Ebony "Power 100" lists in both 2012 and 2020 Recognized as one of AdAge "Women to Watch," 2011 Awarded AdAge "Interactive Marketer of the Year," 2005
Personal life
Stewart is married to Kevin Stewart, a Harvard MBA graduate and founder of the Giselle Fund. When not engaged in travel, she dedicates time weekly to ballet classes.