Phil Clement

CEO & President @ World Business Chicago | MBA

Phil is an executive focused on growth and impact. Common themes in his career include: marketing that drives rapid growth, collaborative partnerships, positioning for market leadership and combining the quantitative and creative for dramatic improvements in revenue and profitability.

Carolyn Dolezal

Advisor and Growth-Minded Leader | Executive Coaching, Strategic Projects & Board Work

Carolyn blends coaching, facilitation, and strategic support. Having sat in the executive seat herself, she understands how lonely and complex leadership can feel. She recognizes the power of having someone to think with—someone who isn’t trying to impress or push an agenda, but rather is there to help leaders navigate their paths in a way that is honest, aligned, and clear.

Laura Dribin

Chairman Emeritus, Peritius Consulting, Inc.

Laura is the founder of Peritius Consulting, a firm specializing in Outcome Management, and brings over 30 years of experience in strategic program and project management for Fortune 1000 clients.

David Galowich

Leadership Coach and Change Agent

David’s success in business has been attributed to his ability to lead people toward the achievement of a common goal. David is currently the Founder and CEO of Terra Firma Leadership LLC where he pursues his passion of being a catalyst in the professional and personal development of the people he interacts with.

Bob Howland

Former Chief Digital Officer, Dawn Foods; Board Member, MACH Alliance

Bob specializes in digital transformation and e-commerce strategy, with a track record of driving business model innovation across global organizations.

Richard Jolly

Former Chief Digital Officer, Dawn Foods; Board Member, MACH Alliance

Richard Jolly, co-founder of Stokes & Jolly Ltd, is part of an independent advisory and consulting firm dedicated to supporting individuals in leadership roles. With a solid background in both psychology and management, Richard and his team offer tailored organisational consultancy and executive development services.

Daphne E. Jones

Former SVP & CIO, GE Healthcare

Daphne is a seasoned Fortune 50 executive known for implementing disruptive digital strategies that have driven innovation and growth in multinational corporations. She currently serves on the boards of AMN Healthcare, Barnes Group Inc., and Masonite International Corp.

Sandee Kastrul

President and cofounder of i.c.stars

Sandee Kastrul believes that the definition of leadership is creating opportunities for others. A leadership enthusiast, she finds that the richest opportunities for the future are rooted in education. Sandee holds a strong belief in reciprocity within this field, viewing educators as both teachers and students. She asserts that the world can be a classroom when individuals embrace the idea that application, concatenation, and liberation begin with listening.

Michael Krauss

Founder, Market Strategy Group

Michael is a marketing strategist and thought leader with extensive experience in brand development and digital transformation initiatives.

Robert E. Kress

Former Global Quality and Risk Officer, Accenture Security

Bob is a veteran technology executive with over four decades at Accenture, where he led initiatives in cybersecurity, IT governance, and risk management.

JJ Markee

Global Chief Information Security Officer, Danaher

JJ is an experienced CISO with a background in establishing security policies and governance frameworks across multiple industries, including healthcare and manufacturing.

Frank Modruson

Former Chief Information Officer, Accenture

Frank led Accenture's global IT organization, transforming it into a strategic asset and enabling over 280,000 employees to deliver high-performance services worldwide. He currently serves on the boards of Zebra Technologies Corporation and Hy Cite Enterprises, LLC.

Katharine Reagan

Chief Revenue Officer ◆ Sales Process Builder ◆ Business Transformation ◆ Revenue Growth

As a Chief Revenue Officer, Katharine Reagan has been dedicated to transforming the sales organization. She has successfully reorganized the team, redefined roles, and developed a new compensation plan. Katharine has emphasized the importance of accurate forecasting and implemented "Metrics that Matter." Her primary focus has been on revitalizing underperforming sales teams. Under her leadership, teams have tripled their Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by evaluating sales analytics, implementing robust sales operations, and promoting best coaching practices.

Rissa Reddan

3x Chief Marketing Officer | 1x Successful Exit | Board Member | Angel Investor | Connector | Podcast Host

Rissa Reddan is a three-time Chief Marketing Officer and a trusted advisor to the C-Suite and boards. She has extensive experience in financial services, data & analytics, and professional services businesses, serving as both an executive and board member. Rissa possesses a deep knowledge of Go-To-Market strategies, M&A integration—encompassing both buying and selling—and digital transformation.

Eric Sigurdson

CIO Practice Leader at Russell Reynolds Associates

Eric is the co-leader of the Technology Officers practice and an executive search and assessment consultant at Russell Reynolds. He has over 20 years of search experience and 30 years specializing in technology.