Chicago executives you should know
Fresh from the cover of our Monday business section, an up-close look at a CEO or other newsmaking executive from the Chicago area you will want to know about. We share their views on work or management. with an eye toward sharing some ideas that readers may be able to apply in their own lives.
August 15, 2011
Tuyet Le, executive director, Asian American Institute in Chicago
Looking to build self-determination, political power in Asian-American community
In many ways, Asian-Americans have done remarkably well in achieving the American dream of going to college, working at a good job and earning a nice living.
August 8, 2011
Genevieve Thiers, founder of Sittercity.com
Passion, perseverance and tireless self-promotion a model for entrepreneurs
The Internet, it turns out, is not always a friendly place if you're an expectant parent like Genevieve Thiers.
August 1, 2011
Dr. Howard Bauchner, editor in chief of JAMA
Leading change at prestigious publication with 'intelligent innovation'
Dr. Howard Bauchner sees a bright future for the Journal of the American Medical Association — but it might be one read on a smartphone, or in a foreign language.
July 25, 2011
Dustan McCoy, CEO of boat-maker Brunswick Corp.
A steady hand at the helm in turbulent times
With his flight delayed by wind and driving rain, Brunswick Corp. Chief Executive Dustan McCoy stood just inside a hangar at Waukegan Regional Airport and watched a tiny Cessna trying to land. The pilot finally touched down on his third try.
July 18, 2011
Sheli Rosenberg, of counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
For Sam Zell's former go-to trailblazer, enough, obviously, wasn't enough
Over a 45-year career as a Chicago lawyer, chief executive and corporate director, Sheli Rosenberg executed enough big deals and took enough companies public to be deemed a superstar.
July 11, 2011
Peter Testa, president of Testa Produce
Keeping track of everything from blueberries to a $20 million green building
Peter Testa worries about food safety when he goes to bed, and he's still thinking about it when he wakes up four hours later to start another day as president of Testa Produce Inc.
July 4, 2011
Jill Cataldo, coupon expert
Coupon superstar teaches fans to trim their bottom line but isn't stingy on goodwill
Some of the 2,500 people who came to hear Jill Cataldo talk about coupons started lining up four hours before she took the stage at the performing arts center in Charleston, S.C., in March.
June 20, 2011
Dr. Mehmood Khan, chief scientist PepsiCo, CEO of its Global Nutrition Group
Chicago-based scientist tasked with doubling firm's healthier food portfolio
As a Pakistani-born doctor who grew up in England, studied nutrition and agriculture in the U.S. and consulted for the Mayo Clinic on diabetes and other diseases, Mehmood Khan has a background that gives him a broad perspective.
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