Richelieu Dennis speaks onstage during the 2018 Essence Festival in 2018. After the former CEO Michelle Ebanks stepped down in March, the company announced that Dennis would have direct oversight of the company while it searched for a new CEO. what to watch forSources familiar with Essence told Page Six that it is likely that current and former employees wrote the anonymous op-ed. further readingThe Truth About Essence (Medium)Essence CEO Richelieu Dennis Resigns Following Scathing Op-Ed (Page Six)These Mother-And-Son Entrepreneurs Went From Selling Soap On Harlem Streets To An $850 Million Fortune (Forbes)Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Richelieu Dennis had the title of interim CEO. Essence said that he helped lead the team but never took on the role and responsibilities as CEO.

Source: Forbes July 02, 2020 19:48 UTC