Julia Stasch is the immediate past president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropies, with headquarters in Chicago and offices in Mexico City, New Delhi, and Abuja,...

Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell- is the Artistic Director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Linda-Denise ascended to this role in 2021, after an extraordinary career as a professional dance artist and educator. Ms. Fisher-Harrell is the first alumni...

Serving as Chief HR Officer since 2020, Norah leads Wintrust’s people strategy to foster a supportive, high-performing and diverse workplace culture. She brings deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement. In her...

Kelly Graves CEO, FCB Chicago An agency leader with over 20 years of experience, Kelly recognizes the powerful role that creativity can play when it comes to solving the most challenging business problems. Known for...

Deidra (Dee) Merriwether is a highly skilled leader with deep business insights garnered over a 25-year career across different industries. Currently Grainger’s Chief Financial Officer, Dee is known for her commitment to delivering top quartile...

Joan Bottarini is the Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and has been with the Company since 2000. Joan previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance, Americas and as Vice President, Hotel...

Kathy Bolhous is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of specialty films and advanced material science solutions in North America, serving the food, consumer goods, industrial, and...

Natasha Galavotti, President Tree of Life Canada, KeHE Distributors scales growth and unlocks productivity. With versatile experience from startups and expansion mode to turnarounds across large private and public companies and functions, Natasha empowers people...

Dr. Opella Ernest serves as president for HCSC’s Markets division. She is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and growth for all market segments and services across HCSC’s five geographies, as well as national account...

Barbra Bukovac (Barb) is the Vice Chairman of the Mid-Central Region of PwC. She leads all aspects of the Firm’s Assurance, Tax and Advisory service delivery and practice development within the region. With over 25...