Janice Howroyd

Janice Howroyd

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of ActOne Group, First African American Woman Billionaire, Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women

Janice Howroyd Biography

ActOne Group founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.

Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman-minority owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.

Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with great talent. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions, including Black Enterprise’s coveted 2022 Woman of the Year award and the first-ever BET Honors Entrepreneur of the Year. She is a sought after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields and the author of two #1 Amazon best-selling books: "The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You" and "Acting Up: Winning in Business and Life Using Down-Home Wisdom."

Howroyd has been a presidential appointee to several committees, including Barack Obama’s Presidential Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), an appointment to the Federal Communications Commission’s Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE), and continues to serve on the ITAC 10(International Trade Advisory Committee - Professional Services). She is the newly elected Chair of the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard University and supports inclusive programs for women and minorities as the first African American to gift $10 million to the University of Southern California, as well as millions to other institutions that include her alma mater, the nation’s largest HBCU, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

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Janice Howroyd Videos

ActOne CEO and Founder Janice Bryant Howroyd speaks about her influences
ActOne CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd speaks about her influences
How Janice Bryant Howroyd Became the First African American ...

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What topics does Janice Howroyd speak about?

Janice Howroyd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Human Resources, DEI, Authors, Virtual, Social Activism, Leadership, Motivational, Influential Women, Technology, Women, Women's History Month, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Female Leadership, Women in Tech, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Non-Profit.

Where does Janice Howroyd travel from?

Janice Howroyd generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Janice Howroyd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Business and Business Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Janice Howroyd generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stacy Brown-Philpot, Arlan Hamilton and Cassandra Worthy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Janice Howroyd for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/01/2025.

Janice Howroyd Videos

ActOne CEO and Founder Janice Bryant Howroyd speaks about her influences
ActOne CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd speaks about her influences
How Janice Bryant Howroyd Became the First African American ...
Advocate for the Candidate: 2021 Hiring Trends with Janice Bryant
See The Potential All Around You: Janice Bryant Howroyd - YouTube

Janice Howroyd Reviews

  • Thank you again for all of your help coordinating the talent's details for our Distinguished Speaker Series event. Janice Bryant Howroyd was a pleasure to work with, as were each of you. Margie
    Xavier University - Oct 21 2019

  • How do I book Janice Howroyd to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Janice Howroyd for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Janice Howroyd, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Janice Howroyd or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Janice Howroyd for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Janice Howroyd, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Janice Howroyd, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Janice Howroyd speak about?

  • Where does Janice Howroyd travel from?

    Janice Howroyd generally travels from Beverly Hills, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Janice Howroyd?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Janice Howroyd for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Janice Howroyd for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Janice Howroyd or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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