Stephanie Braming, CFA, partner, is the global head of William Blair Investment Management. She is president and chair of the board of trustees of the William Blair Funds, chairman of the William Blair SICAV, and...

Carol Bernick serves as CEO of Polished Nickel Capital Management, a privately held company that manages diversified investments and owns all or substantial stakes in diverse companies ranging from retail sales to thoroughbred racing.. In...

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...