Washington Welcomes

On September 19, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. was honored to host The President of the United States Joseph R. Biden,. Jr., as he joined Chairman David Rubenstein at a luncheon event.  President Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021. President Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th Vice President of t...

As the election day quickly approaches, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. hosted a discussion between #EconClubDC Chairman David Rubenstein and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) on their upcoming books: The Highest Calling and 2054 . These two bestselling authors interviewed each other, sharing insights from their latest books and extensive experience in government, military, and business. T...

Yesterday, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. They discussed among other things, the current state of the U.S. and global economy, steps taken by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, and economic indicators guiding the Federal Reserve toward continued economic recovery.

With a legacy spanning over 240 years, BNY has evolved into a global financial powerhouse that plays a crucial role in the world's financial system. Earlier this week, Robin Vince, President and CEO of BNY, discussed BNY's long and storied history with Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein and explored the future of finance and banking.

Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator, participated in a discussion with Economic Club Officer Teresa Carlson, Board Member of General Catalyst, on the culture of innovation and risk-taking in startups. In their conversation, Tan explained the success of their startup accelerator program as seen in their track record with around 5.5% of its accelerated startups achieving unicorn status.

Following General Electric's (GE) successful split into three public companies, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace. Culp talked about the current state of technology innovation and sustainability in the aerospace industry. He also discussed his leadership journey leading to his role as CEO of GE Aerospace.

Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on the dynamic role of the Department in ensuring the security of the United States.  Mayorkas examined the the Department's recent efforts to ensure the safe and secure development and deployment of AI technology, security of our critical infrastructure, border...

Mr. Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and Industry, The Republic of Singapore participated in a Global Executive Conversation with Economic Club Board Member Barbara Humpton, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens USA, about the economic relationship between the United States and Singapore. In their conversation, Mr. Gan Kim Yong discussed the future trajectory of the U.S.-Singapore economic and trade...

From bringing the community together to fostering a sense of pride, the Baltimore Orioles’ impact cannot be overstated.   Earlier this week, David Rubenstein, Club Chairman and Owner of the Baltimore Orioles, and Cal Ripken, Jr., Orioles Legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer, joined the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. to discuss the new frontier for the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore.  

Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Jeffrey Zients, Chief of Staff to The President of the United States, on the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in government. Zients explored the priorities of the Biden-Harris administration, examined current national and global issues, and provided insight into his leadership approach in overseeing...

Chair of The Economic Club’s Global Initiative Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA, interviewed Mollie Marcoux Samaan, Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). She highlighted the LPGA's efforts to make golf a more diverse, accessible, and inclusive sport and the significance of the Solheim Cup. Mollie Marcoux Samaan discussed the important role of the LPGA in...

Marc Rowan, Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, Inc. spoke with David Rubenstien on the the current economic landscape, the evolution of finance, and the role of private credit. Marc Rowan talked about his early beginnings at University of Pennsylvania to his rise as a financial titan when he co-founded Apollo Global Management, a global alternative asset manager and retirement service...

The Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, and The Honorable Spencer J. Cox, Governor of Utah, spoke with Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent (formerly Anchor and Managing Editor) of PBS NewsHour, on the state of bipartisanship in America. As the United States embarks on the 2024 Presidential election cycle, Governors Moore and Cox explored the themes of diminishing community and connection in...

Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP Inc., sat down with David Rubenstein to discuss the current technology landscape. From discussing his career journey to diving into the innovative development process at HP, Enrique Lores provided insights into what technology manufactures like HP are facing, such as supply chain disruptions, artificial intelligence, immersive technology, developing workforce...

Economic Club Board member Jodie McLean interviewed Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on the current state of the U.S. economy. Tom Barkin discussed about the cross-collaborative approach in the Federal Reserve on creating monetary policy. He emphasized the role businesses play in providing input into their analysis, as well as his direct involvement in gatherin...

Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed Sheila Johnson, Author of "Walk Through Fire" and Founder and CEO of the Salamander Collection - a leading hospitality organization. "Walk Through Fire" is a uniquely American success story. From humble beginnings, Sheila Johnson rose to become one of the most accomplished businesswomen in America and the first African American female billionaire...

Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed the Chair and CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, covering the transformation of the automotive industry to an all-electric future, the path to autonomous vehicles, and the recent negotiations with GM’s workforce against the backdrop of evolving macroeconomic trends and global competition.

Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed the CEO of Bayer AG, Bill Anderson, covering Bayer’s innovations in healthcare and agriculture, his plans for revitalizing the company, and the state of the global economy, among other things.

Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Glenn Youngkin, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, covering the Governor's top policy priorities including the recent passage of a bipartisan budget, the upcoming 2023 Virginia election, and whether or not he will run for president, just to name a few.

Just one week after the publication of his latest book, Elon Musk, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed Walter Isaacson on this new, revealing biography. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Musk, attended his meetings, walked his factories with him, and spent hours interviewing him, his family, friends, coworkers, and adversaries, resulting in the astonishingly intimate story of one of...

Eric Gertler, Executive Chairman and CEO of U.S. News & World Report joined Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein for an amusing interview. Their conversation covered the 90th Anniversary of U.S. News & World Report, the diversification of the organization as a source for consumer advice, rankings and analysis, and the future of the media industry.

Just days prior to the Washington Commanders’ 2023 regular season debut, David Rubenstein interviews the new ownership of the Washington Commanders: Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales. This wide-ranging conversation covers the highly-publicized sale of the Commanders, the outlook for the team under its new leadership, and the current professional sports landscape from the perspective of a multi-franch...

Robert E. Rubin, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Co-Chairman of Goldman Sachs, and author of the recently published book The Yellow Pad: Making Better Decisions in an Uncertain World, joined Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein, for a lively discussion on life and leadership.

As the global banking industry experiences a precarious period, inflation remains high, and the worldwide economy continues to recover, Citi CEO Jane Fraser joins David Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation.

CEO of JetBlue, Robin Hayes, joined Club Chairman David Rubenstein, to discuss JetBlue's pending merger with Spirit Airlines which would create the fifth largest airline in the U.S., the current state of play across the airline industry, and the future of commercial air travel, amongst other things. A don’t miss interview!