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Desiree Rogers Ebony Jet CEO

By Elayne Fluker | Published December 28, 2010 | Full size is 500 × 333 pixels

From Social Secretary to CEO: After an eventful stint in the Obama administration, Desiree Rogers became CEO of Johnson Publishing, publishers of Ebony and Jet magazines, in August 2010. In addition to bringing about what we’re sure is an unrivaled slew of connections, Rogers, who was covered as much in the press for her impeccable fashion sense as she was for her smarts, brings "a proven track record of successful business leadership,” said Linda Johnson Rice, daughter of the company's founder who held the title previously and will remain as chairman.

From Social Secretary to CEO: After an eventful stint in the Obama administration, Desiree Rogers…