Cornell McBride

Award-winning entrepreneur, motivational business speaker and media guru, Cornell McBride Jr. is the visionary and president of McBride Research Laboratories (MRL). Cornell Jr.’s contributions and leadership have led to the innovation of countless products making MRL a global leader in manufacturing hair care products for both salon professionals and multicultural consumers for more than 30 years.

Today, Cornell is highly recognized and sought out for his knowledge and success as an in-demand thought leader on the topics of sustainability and risk management. Cornell has served as the keynote speaker for numerous beauty industry events and entrepreneurial conferences including the Natural Hair Industry Convention, Beauty Institute’s 2019 Graduation, and featured presenter at Mogulcon 2019 Conference. His business prowess and leadership has been widely recognized across the media, including publications such as Black Enterprise, ESSENCE, Hype Hair, Sheen Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle just to name a few.

His award recognitions are also abound with honors such as Sheen Magazine’s Legacy Torch Award recipient; DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award recipient; and the NAACP Benjamin L. Hooks Business Award nominee. Cornell’s experience and longevity in the industry prove to be a valuable resource for those wanting to build companies made to last throughout the beauty industry and beyond.