Harvey Clarence Russell Jr. (1918 – February 20, 1998)[1][2] was an American businessman.
He was the vice president of PepsiCo, and made history as the first Black officer of a major U.S. multinational corporation.
[1][3] He was also the co-chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Dinner.
PepsiCo established the Global Harvey C. Russell Inclusion Awards in 2003 to recognize exceptional employees who further diversity efforts within the company.
[3] The neighborhood of Russell, Louisville was named after his father, Harvey Clarence Russell Sr.[4]