Events

The CEO Perspectives 20th Anniversary Celebration, held on September 11, 2024, brought together Fellows from 19 of our 20 class years, faculty, and other members of the Corporate Leadership Center community to reflect on the program’s two decades of profound impact and look forward to its future. Held at Health Care Service Corporation’s beautiful headquarters, the day featured three thought-provoking keynote sessions with distinguished speakers, including Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM; Rana Foroohar, acclaimed Financial Times columnist; and Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned thought leader. Attendees enjoyed engaging conversations, networking opportunities, and reflections on the program’s evolution, highlighting its role in shaping executive leaders and fostering lasting connections. The celebration concluded with a toast to the future, as participants shared inspiration, insights, and a commitment to continued leadership excellence. Special thanks go out to our sponsors, Health Care Service Corporation, for serving as event hosts, providing the support of their team, AV and food and beverages and to ITW and Morningstar whose financial support allowed us to secure amazing speakers for the celebration. 

We’re excited to share a highlights reel that captures some of the event’s standout moments.  

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The CEO Perspectives 20th Anniversary Celebration, held on September 11, 2024, brought together Fellows from 19 of our 20 class years, faculty, and other members of the Corporate Leadership Center.

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Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM joined us for a fireside chat, moderated by Rick Waddell, IBM board member and retired Chairman and CEO of Northern Trust.

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Rana Faroohar, Global Business Columnist, Financial Times and Global Economic Analyst, CNN delivered a lecture followed by a moderated conversation with Deb DeHaas, CEO of Corporate Leadership Center and Q&A session.

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Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author, delivered a compelling keynote.