At The Executives’ Club of Chicago, we are partnering with Chicagoland businesses and institutions to help them recognize, grow and retain their new leaders. Our program is a premier training opportunity focused on advancing leadership by developing diverse, globally and civic-minded individuals. 

At The Executives' Club of Chicago we believe that leadership is more than a career advantage. It is a life advantage that paves the way for new thinking and new ways to approach business.

In order for the U.S. to compete globally, it is imperative that we develop and emerge as a knowledge based society.  This is why our program provides a forum for new talent to exchange ideas with other diverse minds. We give them the opportunity to learn from their peers as well as gain from the perspectives and knowledge of experienced global thought leaders. 

The initiative comprises three parts, which are designed to enhance members’ distinguished potential and prepare them for future leadership roles:

1. New Leaders Development Series

2. New Leaders Mentorship Program

3. New Leaders Board and its five sub-committees

New Leaders Circle Corporate Sponsors

The Executives’ Club of Chicago and the Young Leaders Committee are thankful for the financial support of the following Chicago corporate sponsors who have helped support  the Young Leaders Initiative.

• AAR Corp.
• Alcan Food Packaging Americas
• A.T. Kearney  
• CDW Corporation
• Chicago Mercantile Exchange
• Crain’s Chicago Business
• Duchossois Industries, Inc.
• Elk Grove Graphics
• Energy BBDO
• LaSalle Bank, N.A.
• Mesirow Financial
• PotashCorp
• Unitrin, Inc.

New Leaders Circle Co-Sponsors

The following diverse, Chicago organizations co-sponsor the 2006-2007 New Leaders Development Series:

• Asian Social Network
• Japan America Society of Chicago
• MENTTIUM Corporation
• Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League
• National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Chicago
• National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Chicago
• SpeedNetworking.com
• Women's Business Development Center