Herbert Wilkins

Herbert Wilkins began his career as a finance and management consultant before becoming president of Syndicated Communications in 1977.

Wilkins served in that capacity through 1989, then took posts as managing general partner of Syncom Capital and president of Syncom Management Company.

Wilkins developed a profitable strategy investing in communications companies targeting urban neighborhoods. The corporation's long-term investment in Radio One, a Black company that was the fastest-growing radio broadcasting company in 2000, paid tremendous dividends when the company went public in 1999. Wilkins also served as director of BET Holdings, the parent company of Black Entertainment Television.