Cheryl K. Beebe is former Former EVP/CFO, Ingredion, and former Chief Financial Officer of Corn Products International, Inc., one of the world’s largest corn refiners and a major supplier of high-quality food ingredients and industrial...

Melissa Bean is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Executives’ Club of Chicago. Since 1911, the Club has been known as the premier networking forum for Chicago’s “best and brightest”business, civic, and academic...

Anna Caroline Ball is Chairman and CEO of the 120-year-old Ball Horticultural Company, which specializes in all aspects of horticulture, including breeding, biotechnology, production, and marketing of hybrid flower seeds and other floriculture crops. Privately-held...

Clodagh LawlessPartner, The Dearborn “Whether we like it or not, it’s in our blood,” exclaims Clodagh Lawless, Partner at Chicago’s beloved restaurant The Dearborn. For the Irish-born entrepreneur, a deep-rooted love of genuine Irish hospitality...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Barlow, Vice Chairman of CIBC U.S. From 2023 through March 2026, Jackie was the President of U.S. Commercial Real Estate, overseeing the teams that work with middle market, institutional and specialty lending clients...

Cary is an executive advisor to Aquiline Capital Partners and on the Board of Directors of State Farm Insurance, League Inc., Sageview Advisors and FinTech Evolution (NYSE: FTEV.UT). She was most recently the CEO of...

Deb Boyda is an accomplished board director and former CEO with a track record of leading companies to accelerated growth, profit expansion and enhanced shareholder value. As a board director, Deb has robust experience working...

Kate is the executive vice president of human resources and labor relations at United Airlines, where she is responsible for the transformation of the company’s culture by leading a global team of over 800 professionals....

Jen is a dynamic leader known for her clarity, focus, and deep commitment to solving real business challenges. She inspires teams to uncover what truly drives brands and reignites relevance. With a sharp, business-first mindset,...

Monique B. Jones, LCSW, is a visionary leader and nationally respected voice on mental health, philanthropy, and racial equity. Her career and civic leadership are grounded at the intersection of vulnerability and systems-where individuals and...