Private company

RLJ Companies

Logo: rljcompanies.com3

American asset management firm

The RLJ Companies is an American asset management firm owned by entrepreneur Robert Louis Johnson. After selling Black Entertainment Television in 2001, Johnson's first company, he created RLJ Companies in Bethesda, Maryland.2 It was founded by Robert L. Johnson.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

2002Founded1

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President George W. Bush is welcomed by Bob Johnson, founder and chairman of the RLJ Companies
Photo: Eric Draper, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

The RLJ Companies is an American asset management firm owned by entrepreneur Robert Louis Johnson. After selling Black Entertainment Television in 2001, Johnson's first company, he created RLJ Companies in Bethesda, Maryland.2

The story

Founded by Robert L. Johnson in 2002.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 2002Founded Founded1

Sources

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