CLUB LEADERSHIP
LEADING THE CLUB
The Economic Club of Chicago membership is a curated group of business and civic leaders, that includes accomplished global CEOs and reflects the diverse leadership of the city and state. With 2,400 members representing virtually every industry in Chicago, the Club spotlights thought leaders, with varying perspectives, that challenge the members professionally, personally and socially. This underscores the ECC mission to “foster meaningful connections, encourage dialogue and cultivate the next generation of civic leaders.” Against that backdrop, the Club itself could not function without the contribution of its members, who serve in leadership positions and contribute their vision and expertise to various committees. They guide us to deliver the most timely, relevant programming and member engagement options – targeted squarely at our c-suite membership. A few of those Club leaders are listed below.
Meet Our Team
Sean M. Connolly
President & CEO / Conagra Brands, Inc.
Chair
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Chief Executive Officer / Feeding America
First Vice Chair, Programs
Olivia Bedi
Partner / Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Secretary
Mary Dillon
President & CEO / Foot Locker, Inc.
Ex-Officio
Kunal Kapoor
Chief Executive Officer / Morningstar, Inc.
Christine A. Leahy
Chair & CEO / CDW
Janet Malzone
National Managing Partner - Audit Services / Grant Thornton
Treasurer
Michael O’Grady
Chairman & CEO / Northern Trust
Jesse Ruiz
Partner, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer / The Vistria Group
Eric S. Smith
Vice Chair / BMO Harris Bank
David Snyder
President & CEO / The Economic Club of Chicago
Suzanne Yoon
Founder & Managing Partner / Kinzie Capital Partners, LP
SECOND VICE CHAIR, FORUMS
