The Executives' Exchange

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we hear from Melissa Urban, Co-Founder of Whole30 and author of The Book of Boundaries . Urban tells the story of how hitting rock bottom with her addiction led her to build the Whole30 brand and mission. Her journey taught her to honor her limits in all situations, a lesson she shares in her recent book . Enjoy this conversation with Melissa!      00:0...

Today's episode of Executives' Exchange spotlights Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. She is joined by guest host, Teresa Wilton Harmon, Chicago Office Managing Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Osmond tells us her tale of going from music to architecture to champion of all things Chicago. She details her mentorship experience, her 25 years with Chicago Architecture Center, and why she'...

Episode 037 – Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we welcome Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch. Brendan sits down with guest host Doug Glanville, Baseball Analyst for Marquee Sports Network to discuss his career journey and the importance of innovation to keep your business growing. Tune in to hear Whitworth's perspective on sustainability, th...

Roz Brewer Podcast Episode 036 – Roz Brewer, CEO, Walgreens Boots Alliance On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we welcome Roz Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance and guest host, Dean Harrison, Immediate Past Chair of the Exec Club Board of Directors and CEO of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. Roz and Dean discuss the future of Walgreens and their mission to reduce healthcare inequali...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we welcome Andy Dunn, Author of BURN RATE & Founding CEO of Bonobos with guest host, Jasmine Shells, Co-Founder & CEO of Five to Nine. Andy shares his entrepreneurship experience while living with bipolar disorder and excelling on his journey. Tune in to hear Dunn's broader perspective on the importance of accepting yourself and breaking the mental illn...

Today on the Executives' Exchange we're joined by Janet Foutty, Deloitte US Executive Chair and co-author of Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership and Tara Montgomery, Executive Producer and Head Content Creator, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's. Janet shares specifics about the 7 Key Practices, as well as, the experiences from her career that inspired the book. Tune...

Today on the Executives' Exchange we're joined by Dorri McWhorter, President and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. Dorri sits down to discuss her experience— not only limited to the private sector but with non-profit organizations as well. Dorri provides insight on the experience that served to develop herself as a powerful leader in different areas of business. Tune in to learn how she continu...

Today on the Executives' Exchange we're joined by Dorri McWhorter, President and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. Dorri sits down to discuss her experience— not only limited to the private sector but with non-profit organizations as well. Dorri provides insight on the experience that served to develop herself as a powerful leader in different areas of business. Tune in to learn how she continu...

Episode 032 - Gavin Hattersley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Molson Coors Beverage Company On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Gavin Hattersley, President and CEO of Molson Coors Beverage Company is joined by, Kate Sullivan, Host and Executive Producer, To Dine For with Kate Sullivan. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience on May 25, 2022. Tune in to hear how...

Episode 031 – Laurie Weingart, Co-Author, The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work   On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Laurie Weingart, Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University and co-author of The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work, sits down with guest host, Cheryle Jackson, CEO, MyOwnDoctor & Founder, Grit and Grace, The...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, guest host, MxD's Chandra Brown sits down with Patrick O'Rahilly, founder and CEO of Factory Fix. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of reshoring manufacturing and supply chain operations, in the US, and Chicagoland in particular. From attracting and retaining talent to the pipeline for professional growth, these two explore ways we can all b...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Daniel Polotsky and Ben Weiss of CoinFlip, join guest host, Kristi Ross Co-CEO and President of tastytrade, Inc., to discuss the creation and development of CoinFlip. Tune in to learn more about how CoinFlip became one of the fastest growing companies, the competition in the cryptocurrency world, and advice they have for entrepreneurs in today's day and...

Episode 028 – Kenneth C. Frazier, Executive Chairman & Former CEO, Merck & Co. On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Kenneth C. Frazier, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Merck is joined by Margaret Mueller, the Executives' Club of Chicago's President & CEO. Frazier discusses his experiences working as a lawyer and activist and how it defined him as a leader. Tune in to hear how his valu...

Episode 028 – Kenneth C. Frazier, Executive Chairman & Former CEO, Merck & Co. On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Kenneth C. Frazier, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Merck is joined by Margaret Mueller, the Executives' Club of Chicago's President & CEO. Frazier discusses his experiences working as a lawyer and activist and how it defined him as a leader. Tune in to hear how his valu...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines sit down with guest host, Phil LeBeau of CNBC. Tune in to hear about the ramifications of inflation on the travel industry, the return of both business and leisure travel, and the importance of human connection in the workplace. This conversation was...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Chandra Brown, CEO of MxD, joins Margaret Mueller, The Executives' Club of Chicago's President & CEO to discuss her experiences as a female who has been a leader and transformer in the supply chain and manufacturing sectors. Tune in to hear about Chandra's lessons learned moving through her career, including during her tenure as the US Deputy Assistant...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Garry Cooper, Rheaply's Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, joins Amanda Lannert, Chief Executive Officer of Jellyvision. Tune in to hear Garry and Amanda discuss innovation, the transformation of  Chicago 's tech sector, and how Rheaply thinks about bottom-line spending and waste in their day-to-day operations. 00:55 – Introductions 2:02—Garry shar...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we are joined by Christine Leahy, President & CEO of CDW. Chris sits down with guest moderator Linda Imonti, Office Managing Principal, KPMG. They discuss how CDW thrived through the pandemic with an intense focus on co-worker engagement and customer satisfaction, their tremendous acquisition growth strategy, and the importance of conceptualizing office...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we are joined by Christine Leahy, President & CEO of CDW. Chris sits down with guest moderator Linda Imonti, Office Managing Principal, KPMG. They discuss how CDW thrived through the pandemic with an intense focus on co-worker engagement and customer satisfaction, their tremendous acquisition growth strategy, and the importance of conceptualizing office...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we are joined by Greg Hughes, President of North America's Beam Suntory. Greg sits down for a conversation with guest moderator Andy Callahan, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Hostess Brands. They discuss how Japanese-style Gemba culture has changed how his leadership team operates and ways we can all think about leading in new, lean ways. :52—Gr...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange we are joined by Julie Sweet, Accenture's, Chair and CEO. Accenture is one of the most admired global professional services companies in the world. Tune in to learn how technology is driving the next generation of business success, the future of work, attracting top talent and building and sustaining an inclusive culture. Host: Margaret Mueller, Presiden...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange we are joined by Julie Sweet, Accenture's, Chair and CEO. Accenture is one of the most admired global professional services companies in the world. Tune in to learn how technology is driving the next generation of business success, the future of work, attracting top talent and building and sustaining an inclusive culture. Host: Margaret Mueller, Presiden...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Linda Imonti, Office Managing Principal at KPMG, sits down with Timothy Walbert, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Therapeutics. They discuss the growth of Horizon Therapeutics, the importance of engaging with your staff and the community, and how Tim's personal journey with health and wellness has guided his career Host of this...

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we're joined by David Gupta, CEO and Founder of SDI Presence. David sits down to discuss pivotal moments in his career—from leaving the family company and moving to the west coast, to his short stint in retirement and coming home to Chicago. David discusses his company's focus on presence and his commitment to developing and hiring diverse talent. Tune...

On this episode Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago is joined by Coco Meers, CEO & Co-Founder of Equilibria. Coco discusses how this Alabama native's early aspirations of dance & law transitioned to marketing and brand management. She talks about the journeys of her Chicago-based startups and how the windy city is both tough and nurturing to its entrepreneurs. Tune...