May 13, 2026
Akinwole Garrett
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BlackDoctor Names Akinwole "Aki" Garrett Chief Executive Officer, Appointing a New Generation of Leadership to Drive the Company's Next Chapter
BlackDoctor, the leading digital health media platform dedicated to the health and wellness of Black Americans, today announced the appointment of Akinwole "Aki" Garrett as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. Garrett, who has served as the company's President and Chief Operating Officer, steps into the role with a clear mandate: accelerate BlackDoctor's growth, expand its platform capabilities, and deepen its impact on the communities it serves. Reginald Ware, who founded the company and has led it since inception, will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board.