Sheila O’Grady is a member of Spencer Stuart’s Education, Nonprofit & Government Practice. She is also a member of the Consumer Goods & Services Practice, focusing on the hospitality and restaurant industries. Sheila served for...

Sandra L. Helton is a distinguished corporate leader and board director, recognized for her expertise in financial oversight, strategic governance, and transformative leadership.She currently serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Audit Committee...

Marilynn Gardner is President and CEO of Navy Pier, where she oversees the operations, programming, and long-term vision of the Midwest’s most visited destination, welcoming more than 8 million guests annually. A lifelong Chicagoan, Gardner...

The GPP supports Adele’s work in both strengthening the infrastructure that supports global philanthropy and also her focus on global cities and sustainable cities. She co-chaired the Task Force that produced Mayor Daley’s Chicago Climate...

Laurel Bellows, a principal of The Bellows Law Group, P.C., represents executives, in the United States and internationally. Laurel is an experienced business lawyer counseling senior executives and corporations on employment matters, employment and severance...

Liz Buchanan leads the North American business for NielsenIQ, a global information services firm serving the consumer goods and retail industries. In this role, she is accountable for the U.S. and Canadian markets, across all...

Julie is a dynamic leader with extensive experience managing complex investment advisor operations. As a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team, she brings a reputation for strategic thinking, deep understanding of...

Susan Gallagher is the President & CEO of Bravanti, and Directrice Générale Internationale for Bravanti SA. In these roles, Susan leads growth for the global leadership, talent, and transition consultancy, and drives strategy for the...

Rana Jewel Wright is Partner, President of the Oakmark Funds, and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Harris Associates LP, a $100 billion global investment adviser and adviser to the $60 billion Oakmark Funds. A...

Maria Bocanegra was named president – Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas in January 2025. In this role, Bocanegra has primary responsibility for managing the daily operations, strategy and administrative activities of the two Illinois...