In a recent interview with The Business Journals, Selena Cuffe, Chief Growth Officer at Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI), shared insights from her dynamic career and the values that guide her leadership. The conversation traced her journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, global education, and executive leadership—culminating in her current role at BCI.
Cuffe discussed how a formative trip to South Africa led to the founding of Heritage Link Brands, a company that brought Black-produced South African wines to international markets. Her entrepreneurial spirit and strategic mindset later caught the attention of NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who appointed her president of SodexoMagic. It was during this tenure that she met BCI founder Joe Blackstone, leading to her current role where she drives growth across the $900 million enterprise.
Throughout the interview, Cuffe emphasized the importance of legacy, community impact, and building large-scale Black-owned businesses led by women. She also offered advice to aspiring leaders: stay strategic, seek feedback, and always consider the broader impact of your decisions.
Her story reflects the values BCI champions—resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership. Read Selena’s full interview with The Business Journals here.
