ILENE GORDON ON HER JOURNEY TO THE C-SUITE
In a recent article,
Ilene Gordon, CEO of Ingredion, reflected on her journey to the top. Ilene explained how she sought out mentors, volunteered for demanding assignments, took risks and worked hard. Most of all, she said her greatest asset was "never accepting the status quo." Since Ilene took the CEO spot in 2009, she has been credited with transforming the 100-year-old Illinois-based company.
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In another article, Ilene discussed her commitment to making Ingredion's food healthier.
"The consumer really wants a label that's simple and made with ingredients from their grandmother's cupboard," said Ilene Gordon. Read more...
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JULIE SMOLYANSKY ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GUT BACTERIA
Julie Smolyansky, President and CEO of Lifeway Foods, was quoted in a recent article about gut bacteria. Julie noted that research is only now confirming the long-held assumptions that good bacteria leads to good health and longevity. "Right now the science is catching up to the folklore," Julie Smolyansky said. "Our gut is controlling our entire body. We're actually starting to understand we have a second brain in the gut."
Lifeway makes a fermented yogurt-like drink called kefir that contains probiotics-bacteria this is thought to promote good gut health. Julie said her company is rolling out a probiotic in pill form as well.
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MARY DILLON ON THE CHICAGO NETWORK'S FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
Kate Bensen recently interviewed Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon to gain her perspective on The Chicago Network's Future Leaders Program. Ulta Beauty and The Chicago Network have a shared commitment to help enhance education and the well-being of women and girls within our communities.
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STUDIO GANG TRAVELING PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BRINGS STORAGE AND DISPLAY TOGETHER
Studio Gang Architects (
Jeanne Gang), working with art advocate Project&, has produced a traveling photography exhibition that highlights the stories and photographs of 24 American workers. The show, entitled
Working in America, features the work of Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Lynsey Addario.
Working in America is currently on display at Chicago's Harold Washington Library Center, and will run through the end of January.
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Jeanne was also featured in an article in
Metropolis Magazine about a new residential tower by Studio Gang,
in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, that fosters neighborly interaction through imaginative architectural form.
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NAHA RECEIVES MICHELIN STAR
Naha (Carrie Nahabedian) was among 26 Chicago restaurants awarded Michelin stars.
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 K SUJATA ON NONPROFIT MERGER RESEARCH STUDY
K. Sujata, President and CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women, wrote an op-ed in
Crain's referencing the f
irst-ever research study on nonprofit mergers in the Chicago area. The study was commissioned by Jean Butzen's Mission+Strategy Consulting and sponsored by Chicago Foundation for Women.
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KAPILA ANAND OFFERS ADVICE TO FIRST-TIME DIRECTORS
Kapila Anand, Segment Leader: Travel, Leisure, and Hospitality at KPMG, provided advice to first-time directors in
C-Suite Magazine's fall issue in a feature called,
The Path Ahead: The Changing Face of America's Boardrooms.
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JILL SMART ON POST GRADUATION SALARY RANKINGS
Jill Smart, President of the National Academy of Human Resources, and University of Illinois Trustee, was featured in a
Daily Illini article about the
top 50 large universities and colleges whose alumni make the most money post graduation. Illinois placed 16th in the nation, with a median annual salary earning of $56,600, according to a ranking by educational information site StartClas.
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 COOK COUNTY TO PILOT PROGRAM JOB SEARCH FOR AT-RISK CHICAGOANS
Cook County Board President
Toni Preckwinkle was quoted in a
Chicago Sun Times article about the announcement of a $1 million pilot program that aims to find jobs for at-risk 16 to 24-year-olds in two violence-plagued Chicago neighborhoods. "Younger participants in the program will be steered into career exploration programs; older participants will be connected to training and certification for jobs in high-growth industries," said Toni Preckwinkle.
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 DEB BOYDA ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BIG DATA DEMANDING BIG COLLABORATION
Deb Boyda,
President of Razorfish, was featured in an article that highlighted a
Razorfish panel discussion on how big data demands big collaboration. "We start by trying to define the business problem - not the marketing problem, but the business problem," Deb Boyda explained. "Then we mine all of the data we have available to us, and we say, 'OK this is what we feel the business transformation opportunity is. How can digital technology address that?' In that way, we cut loose the brains of some of our most talented people against business issues."
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DIANE M. AIGOTTI APPOINTED TO THE GATX CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Diane M. Aigotti, Executive Vice President, Managing Director and Chief Finanacial Officer of Ryan Specialty Group, LLC, has been elected to GATX's board of directors.
"Diane's leadership experience and extensive financial and risk management expertise will be great assets to GATX," said Brian A. Kenney, chairman, president and chief executive officer of GATX Corporation. She is an excellent addition to our outstanding group of independent directors."
Deborah A. Golden serves as the EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at GATX Corporation.
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DIANE MOREFIELD NAMED CYRUSONE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Diane Morefield will join CyrusOne, based in Dallas, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 14, 2016. CyrusOne specializes in highly reliable enterprise-class, carrier-neutral data center properties.
"It is with great enthusiasm that I join CyrusOne as the company continues to grow and create significant shareholder value. I look forward to being a partner to Gary and the entire CyrusOne team, capitalizing on my past experience in the REIT and banking industries," commented Diane Morefield.
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FEDERAL SIGNAL NAMED WINNER AT 15TH ANNUAL CHICAGO INNOVATION AWARDS
Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in environmental and safety solutions, was named a winner at the 15th annual Chicago Innovation Awards and its CEO
Jennifer Sherman, accepted the award. The winners were announced at an event held at Chicago's Harris Theater on Tuesday, October 25, with nearly 1500 business leaders, civic representatives, and supporters of innovation in attendance. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel headlined the evening.
"Federal Signal is very proud to have received this honor. As a diverse manufacturing company founded in Illinois in 1901, with over 1,400 employees and 440 retirees throughout the Chicagoland area, we are extremely pleased to be a part of the Chicago Innovation Awards," said Jennifer Sherman.
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ROSS BARNEY AND SASAKI ARCHITECTS COMPLETE CHICAGO RIVERWALK
Under the stewardship of Mayor
Rahm Emanuel's administration and
Chicago's Department of Transportation, Sasaki and Ross Barney Architects (
Carol Ross Barney) have completed the final phase of the
Chicago Riverwalk expansion, creating new connections that enrich urban life and diversify activities along the river through the design of six unique 'rooms'.
"The swampy Chicago River gave birth to arguably the greatest city of the 20th Century. In Chicago's formative years, the river was its lifeline, brimming with traffic. Burnham built his 1909 plan on a civic waterway and promenade along the river. We were entrusted with the responsibility of finally completing that vision, transforming what had become a postindustrial leftover into a 21st century urban waterfront," said Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, lead design architect for Ross Barney Architects.
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 DENISE CADE ON HOW AUTHENTICITY LEADS TO TRUST, CONFIDENCE AND RESPECT
At a conference of the Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA) in downtown Chicago on October 26,
Denise Cade, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of IDEX Corporation, served on a panel with Andy Silvernail, Chairman and CEO of IDEX, and provided insights into the dynamics between a CEO and GC. Denise and Andy discussed how their authenticity has led to a partnership of mutual trust, confidence and respect. MIHCA was established to promote the professional development, networking and career advancement of minority in-house counsel.
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CHRISTIE HEFNER ON REMEMBERING LENNY BRUCE
A two-day conference, at Brandeis University on the legacy of Lenny Bruce opened with a keynote address from Christie Hefner '74. The conference marked the formal opening of the Lenny Bruce collection at Brandeis' Archives and Special Collections, which features Lenny Bruce's personal papers and recordings. In the keynote address "Comedy and the Constitution: The Legacy of Lenny Bruce," Christie described the many intersections between her iconic father and the iconic comic.
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Christie was also featured on a Pivot Points' podcast where she discussed how she ended up running Playboy, her thoughts on work/life balance, tips for deciding when to say "yes" and when to say "no," and how she's helped other women advance.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: CFW'S 2017 IMPACT AWARDS
Do you know someone who is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Chicago? Nominate them for a 2017 Chicago Foundation for Women (K. Sujata and Alysia Tate) Impact Award today! The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, November 30th, 2016! Click here to learn more and download the nomination form. Eligible nominees are women and men and can be current or emerging leaders of any age and come from any field, including but not limited to the arts, business, community organizing, education, faith-based work, journalism, law, medicine, philanthropy, and public or community service. For more information, contact Ilda Lagunas at [email protected] or (312) 577-2801.
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