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m e l l ody hob s on
Chair
The Economic Club of Chicago
I am honored to be installed as the new chair of The Economic Club of Chicago
in the same year as the Club’s 90th anniversary. The stability and success of the Club
for the past nine decades is a true testament to the power of great people and ideas.
When The Economic Club of Chicago was founded in 1927, its goal was to bring
Chicago area executives together with future leaders to discuss civic ideals.
Since then, the Club has cultivated meaningful conversations about the social,
political, and economic issues in our society. Today, during a time where civil discourse
is in short supply, our mission is even more essential as the Club provides a safe space
for the curious and conscientious to come together.
The ECC is unique in its ability to challenge and engage our membership purposefully.
Our programs encourage diverse opinions and unique perspectives amongst
an array of disciplines. To that end, we have been continually inspired by some of
the most influential leaders and innovators of our day.
It is an exhilarating time to serve as chair of The Economic Club of Chicago and
our extraordinary members fuel my enthusiasm for all that lies ahead.
A M ES S AG E F RO M T H E C H A I R
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don na f. z arcon e
President and CEO
The Economic Club of Chicago
T he Economic Club of Chicago’s membership is a curated composition of
business and civic leaders that reflects the diverse leadership of the city.
With over 2,000 members across 38 industries, the Club convenes thought
leaders with varying perspectives to consider the public responsibility inherent to
their roles in the city. This underscores the ECC mission to, “foster meaningful
connections among Chicago leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic
and social issues and to cultivate the next generation of civic leadership.”
A key pillar of our membership is this demonstrated commitment to civic engagement,
a trait that sets the Chicago business community apart. Additionally, two thirds of our
members are C-suite executives, representing the top leaders of their respective fields.
After five years serving as the Club’s president and chief executive officer, I can attest
to the vitality of our organization and our members’ consistent appeal for programs
that will challenge and educate. The Club itself could not function without the
contribution of its members, who donate their time to various committees. And perhaps
most significantly, our members continue to cultivate a community of thinkers and
innovators who will impart the Club’s vision to the next generation of Chicago leaders.
A N O T E F R O M T H E C E O
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I n August of 2016, the Club moved to 33 n Dearborn Street, Suite 1700.
In this new space, the Club has the opportunity to host numerous members
for committee meetings, and will continue to explore new ways of utilizing
the space for the benefit of our members. The office move was made possible thanks
to the generous work of AmTrust Realty Corporation, Cushman & Wakefield,
Environmental System Design (esd), Forward Space, Galambos + Associates, Gensler,
Reed Construction, Sidley Austin llp and SpaceLogik llc.
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P R O G R A M O F F E R I N G S
The formal black-tie meetings occur four times
a year and feature global leaders who
share their views on contemporary issues.
D I N N E R M E E T I N G S F O R U M S
Held periodically throughout the year,
forum meetings are subject-driven
and often feature a panel of experts.
R O U N D TA B L E S
Held throughout the year as opportunities arise,
these breakfast meetings offer our members
an exclusive opportunity to engage with timely
speakers on a more intimate level.
L E A D E R S H I P D I N N E R S
Our most highly rated program, the Leadership
Dinners allow members the opportunity
to attend private small group dinners hosted by
past and present leaders of the Club.
These meetings provide members 45 years and
younger the opportunity to meet
senior leaders and connect with peers.
Y O U N G L E A D E R S H I P F O R U M S D I S C U S S I O N S E R I E S
Led by the Aspen Institute’s Henry Crown Fellows,
the discussion series brings together members for small
group conversations on a specific topic over dinner.
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F I F T H N I G H T
The program year ends with ECC’s annual
Fifth Night social event which celebrates a
cultural or educational institution in Chicago.
S P E C I A L M E E T I N G S
Occasionally Special Meetings are held when
notable or timely opportunities arise.
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R E C E N T L Y A T E C C
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ECC moves to 33 N. Dearborn
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Dinner Meetingfeaturing
Dean Kamen
The inventor discussed innovation, technology and STEM education.
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Dinner Meetingfeaturing Oscar Munoz
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Young Leadership Forumfeaturing
Parag Khanna
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Roundtable featuring Wendy Sherman
The former Under Secretary of State gave remarks on global politics.
The new CEO of United shared personal and professional perspectives.
A presentation to Young Leaders on the development of megaregions and connectivity.
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Forum featuring David Axelrod
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Roundtable featuring Ambassador José Cabañas
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Leadership Dinners
The Ambassador to the United States from Cuba informed members of opportunities in the country.
The renowned political expert gave his analysis of the 2016 election.
Dinners hosted around the city discussed the future direction of the Club.
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Special Meeting Annual Auto Show
Dan Ammann, president of General Motors, provided the keynote.
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Discussion Series Alexander Hamilton
The annual Aspen series centered on the controversial founding father.
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Roundtable featuring Maya MacGuineas
The head of the Fix the Debt Campaign communicated the significance of the federal deficit.
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In the Boardroomfeaturing Michael Reinsdorf
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Dinner Meetingfeaturing
Ben Silbermann
The Bulls president and COO hosted young leaders at a private dinner and Bulls game.
A personal and insightful presentation on his path to co-founding Pinterest.
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ECC Open House
The Club opened its new office space to members for the afternoon.
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Young Leadership Forumfeaturing James Balog
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Forumfeaturing
James Balog
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Special Meetingfeaturing
Thomas C. Ricketts
Young leaders met with the environmental photographer to learn more about his career.
Later that night, all members were invited to examine the observable signs of climate change.
Members celebrated the Chicago Cubs World Series win, featuring a conversation with Chairman Tom Ricketts.
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Dinner Meetingfeaturing Ginni Rometty
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Fifth Nightfeaturing
Yo-Yo Ma
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Young Leadership Forumfeaturing
Sheriff Tom Dart
The IBM chairman, president and CEO gave remarks on Watson and the “cognitive era.”
The renowned cellist discussed cultural citizenship and performed with additional guest musicians.
An informative conversation on the criminal justice system in Cook County.
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Special Meetingfeaturing Ambassador Navtej Sarna
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Forum Shareholder Activism
A panel discussion on the long term effects of shareholder activism and whether it is good for the economy.
The Indian Ambassador to the United States spoke to the current state of affairs in his country.
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Roundtablefeaturing
Jeffrey Seller and Luis A. Miranda, Jr.
An informative look into the Hamilton Education Initiative associated with the Hamilton musical.
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Thank You Reception
Cocktails and conversation for all members who helped make the program year possible.
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Civic Leadership Dinners
Members participated in small dinner discussions on implicit bias and leadership.
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first l ady michelle obama – april 10, 2013
“We can host all the luncheons and make all the announcements we want. But
at the end of the day, if our kids keep waking up in neighborhoods where they don’t
feel safe on their own front porches, if they’re still attending schools with
crumbling ceilings and ripped up textbooks, if there’s nowhere safe for them to go
when that afternoon bell rings, then nothing speaks louder than that. Nothing.”
“I try to encourage students to think early in their life what they can do to
make the country a better place; give back your time, your energy, your ideas,
because something will strike your fancy and something you can do will make
this country a slightly better place, and if everyone does that I think our country
can be a much better country than it has been.”
david rubenstein – februa ry 4, 2016
S P E A K E R H I G H L I G H T S P E A K E R H I G H L I G H T
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“As I see it, any solution to climate change should be about shaping the world’s
economic future. We have experienced several great economic transformations in
our history. The industrial revolution, the technology revolution, our modern era of
globalization. Now we are on the threshold of another revolution, the age of green
economics.”
“I am certainly pushing for innovation all the time. So I’m trying as hard as I can
to push people to try new and different things. Whenever you try something new
there’s a probability that it will succeed. It’s never certain. In fact it’s arguably
uncertain. So there has to be a culture where failure is fine provided that people
thought it through and have some good assessment of the risks ahead of time.”
S P E A K E R H I G H L I G H T S P E A K E R H I G H L I G H T
secretary– gener al ban ki–moon – february 7, 2008elon musk – april 12, 2012
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01 michael bloombergOwner, Founder & CEO Bloomberg
02 ilene s. gordonChairman, President & CEO Ingredion
03 dick costoloCEO Twitter
04 john t. chambersCEO Cisco Systems
05 hillary rodham clintonFormer Secretary of State United States of America
06 ben silbermannCo-Founder & CEO Pinterest
07 george w. bush43rd President United States of America
08 sheryl sandbergCOO Facebook
09 matthew maloneyFounder & CEO Grubhub
10 ginni romettyChairman, President & CEO IBM
11 rahm emanuelMayor City of Chicago
12 penny pritzkerSecretary of Commerce United States of America
13 toni preckwinklePresident Cook County Board
14 john mackeyCo-Founder & Co-CEO Whole Foods
15 mary t. barraChairperson & CEO General Motors Company
16 henry m. paulsonSecretary of the Treasury United States of America
17 paul d. ryanU.S. Congressman State of WisconsinChairman House Budget Committee
18 thomas s. rickettsExecutive Chairman Chicago Cubs CEO Incapital
19 michael v. haydenFormer Director The Central Intelligence Agency
20 julie smolyanskyCEO Lifeway Foods
21 sir martin sorrellCEO WPP
22 barack obamaSenator Elect State of Illinois
23 patrick whitesellCo-CEO WME-IMG
24 indra nooyiCEO PepsiCo
25 yo-yo maCellist, Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
26 shradha agarwalCo-founder & CSO ContextMedia
27 oscar munozCEO United Airlines
28 howard schultzCEO Starbucks
29 george lucasFounder Lucasfilm
30 kenneth c. griffinFounder & CEO Citadel
31 tom brokawJournalist NBC News
32 tony blair Prime Minister The United Kingdom
33 william rockwell “rocky” wirtzOwner & Chairman Chicago Blackhawks
34 irene rosenfeldCEO Kraft Foods
35 eric e. schmidtExecutive Chairman Google
36 ben s. bernankeChairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
37 greg brownChairman & CEO Motorola Solutions
38 robert a. igerChairman & CEO The Walt Disney Company
39 ellen j. kullmanRetired Chair & CEO DuPont
40 arne duncanSecretary of Education United States of America
41 al goreFormer Vice President United States of America
42 roger goodellCommissioner National Football League
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PA S T S PE A K E R S
please note The titles and companies are represented as they were
at the time of the speaker’s program with ECC.
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W E A R E AT T H E H E A R T O F
W H AT M A K E S C H I C A G O W OR K .
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C H I C A G O S Y M P H O N YO R C H E S T R A
H E N R Y CR O W N F E L LO W S,T H E A S P E N I N S T I T U T E
S H E D D A Q U A R I U M
A D L E RP L A N E TA R I U M
LY R I C O P E R A O FC H I C A G O
A F T E R S C H O O L M AT T E R S
CIV IC CONSULT ING
ALL IANCE
U N I T E D WAY O F M E T R O P O L I TA N
C H I C A G O
C H I C A G O L A N DC H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
R U S H U N I V E R S I T YM E D I C A L C E N T E R
T H E C H I C A G ON E T W O R K
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L E A D E R S H I PG R E AT E R C H I C A G O
C R A I N ’ S C H I C A G OB U S I N E S S
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NO R T H W E S T E R NU N I VE R S I T Y
N O R T H W E S T E R NM E M O R I A L H O S P I TA L
E X E C U T I V E S ’C L U B O F C H I C A G O
C H I C A G OI N N O VAT I O N
AWA R D S
F I E L D M U S E U MO F NAT U R A L H I S TO R Y
B I GS H O U L D E R S
F U N D
B U S I N E S SR O U N D TA B L E
A N N & R O B E R T H. L U R I E C H I L D R E N ’ S H O S P I TA L O F
C H I C A G O
A R T I N S T I T U T EO F C H I C A G O
T H E C H I C A G O C O U N C I LO N G L O B A L A F F A I R S
W O R L D B U S I N E S SC H I C A G O
T H E C H I C A G OCO M M U N I T Y T R U S T
C H I C A G O C O N S U L A RC O R P S
U N I V E R S I T YO F C H I C A G O
T H E C O M M E R C I A LC L U B O F C H I C A G O
CH I CA G OU R B A N L E A G U E
M U S E U M O F S C I E N C E & I N D U S T R Y,
C H I C A G O
W E B O F C O N N E C T I O N S
A s Crain’s Business Chicago noted in its 2016 “Most Connected” issue,
The Economic Club of Chicago has maintained itself as the most
connected club in the city. With a membership consisting of leaders from
38 different industries, the Club brings together representatives of some of
the most significant Chicago institutions that continue to shape the city.
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C L U B L E A D E R S H I P 2017–2018
E X E CU T I V E COM M I T T E E
mellody hobsonChair
reeve b. waudFirst Vice Chair
elizabeth connellySecond Vice Chair
james p. kolarTreasurer
sheridan turnerSecretary
donna f. zarconePresident & CEO
ilene s. gordonEx Officio
debra a . cafaroMember
michael c. kraussMember
robert a. livingstonMember
roxanne m. martinoMember
manuel sanchezMember
COM M I T T E E CH A I R S
reeve b. waudProgram Chair
elizabeth connellyForums Chair
james p. kolarFinance Chair
bridget m. o’keefeMembership Chair
scott nationsQuestions Chair
philippe lavieReception Chair
kristen e. prinzYoung Leaders Chair
EC C T E A M
donna f. zarconePresident & CEO
nivia boykinAdministrative Assistant
hannah buhlProgram Assistant
katherine cooneyCommunications Coordinator
katie espositoDirector of Programs
amy harrisDirector of Membership & Accounts
joelle kuhnenExecutive Assistant
andrew leasureDirector, Finance & Administration
anthony venaInformation Technology Manager
emily whelchelProgram & Member Engagement Manager
R E C E N T PA S T C H A I R S
ilene s. gordonjohn r. ettelsonjohn a. canning, jr. david b. speerjohn w. rogers, jr.
william m. daleymiles d. whitew. james farrellmichael h. moskowandrew j. mckenna
phillip b. rooneyarnold r. weberrobert w. galvinedgar d. jannottapatrick g. ryan
john h. bryandonald c. clarkrichard l. thomasrichard b. ogilviecharles marshall
BOA R D OF D I R E C T O R S
suzanne s. bettmanCAO & General CounselLSC Communications
sally e. blount, phdDeanKellogg School of Management Northwestern University
greg brownChairman & CEOMotorola Solutions
debra a. cafaroChairman & CEOVentas
keith cardozaPrincipal & CIOBrownson, Rehmus & Foxworth
john a. challengerCEOChallenger, Gray & Christmas
elizabeth connellyIndustry Head Healthcare, Higher Education and Nonprofit BankingJPMorgan Chase Bank
sean connellyPresident & CEO ConAgra Foods
james a. dezellarPartner & Managing DirectorChicago Equity Partners
mary dillonCEOUlta Beauty
theodore l. dysartVice ChairmanHeidrick & Struggles
charles l. evansPresident & CEO Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
brian d. fabesCEOCivic Consulting Alliance
jeanne gangFounder & Design PrincipalStudio Gang Architects
margo georgiadisCEOMattel
dean m. harrisonPresident & CEONorthwestern Memorial HealthCare
jack hartmanPresident & COOSDI Presence
gavin hattersleyCEO MillerCoors
mellody hobsonPresidentAriel Investments
kym hubbardRetired Treasurer, CIO & Global Head of InvestmentsErnst & Young
james p. kolarCentral Market Managing Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers
michael c. kraussCo-Founder & PresidentMarket Strategy Group
anil kumarCo-Founder & CEOQuinnox
robert a. livingstonPresident & CEODover Corporation
phyllis lockettCEOLEAP Innovations
juan r. lucianoChairman, President & CEOArcher Daniels Midland Company
patrick m. magoonPresident & CEOAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
roxanne m. martinoManaging PartnerOceanM19
oscar munozCEOUnited Airlines
martin h. nesbittCo-CEOThe Vistria Group
anne r. pramaggiorePresident & CEOComEd
michael reinsdorfPresident & COOChicago Bulls
james reynolds, jr.Founder, Chairman & CEOLoop Capital Markets
desiree rogersChairChoose Chicago
manuel sanchezFounder & Managing PartnerSanchez, Daniels & Hoffman
scott santiChairman & CEO Illinois Tool Works
alejandro silvaRetired Chairman & CEOEvans Food Group
greg d. smithCFO & Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and StrategyThe Boeing Company
ted souderHead of Industry – Retail Google
donald thompsonCEOCleveland Avenue
glenn f. tiltonRetired Chairman of the BoardUnited Continental Holdings
sheridan turnerPresident & CEOKohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago
michael j. walkerPresidentSpaceLogik
gregory d. wassonCo-Founder & PresidentWasson Enterprise
reeve b. waudFounder & Managing PartnerWaud Capital Partners
donna f. zarconePresident & CEOThe Economic Club of Chicago
andrea l. zoppDeputy MayorCity of Chicago
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T he Membership Committee consists of 75 members who serve on 10 sub-
committees, each one representing specific industries and occupations.
The subcommittees are responsible for reviewing proposals that members
submit for consideration. Their foremost objective is to fill each available club
membership with the best candidate possible. The entire Membership Committee
meets four times a year to elect new members. Since vacancies are not filled in
chronological order, it is not unusual for a very strong candidate to remain on
the waitlist for two years or more. Since its formation, the Club has worked to
attract a diverse membership by age, profession and background, with a particular
emphasis on identifying younger members so that the ideas and ideals of one
generation will be passed on to the next.
For an individual to be considered for membership,
two current members must
serve as sponsors for that candidate.
T W O S P O N S O R S B I OG R A P H Y & P R O P O S A L
Sponsors must provide the Club a biography along
with a completed proposal for membership.
C O M M I T T E E S E L E C T I O N
At the quarterly meetings of the Membership Committee,
selected candidates are elected to membership.
I N T E R V I E W
A representative of the corresponding membership
subcommittee will review the proposal
and determine if an interview will take place.
Both sponsors must provide a letter of support,
detailing the reasons the candidate
should be considered for membership.
Additional letters of support are welcome.
L E T T E R S O F S U P P O R T AT T E N D A D I N N E R M E E T I N G
A candidate is required to attend a Dinner Meeting,
preferably with their sponsor.
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