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Illinois has long been a powerhouse in American manufacturing, home to a diverse range of industries from advanced machinery and aerospace to automotive, food production, and industrial tech. As the sector evolves through digital transformation, supply chain reconfiguration, and workforce innovation, the voices of its leaders are more important than ever.

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring three of Illinois’ most influential manufacturing executives.

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Welcome Remarks: Anastasia Herasimovich, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

Moderated Conversation: Duncan MacLean, President & CEO, MacLean-FoggAndrew K. Silvernail, Chairman & CEO, International PaperRichard Tobin, President, Chairman, & CEO, Dover CorporationJeff King, Advisory Market Leader, KPMG Chicago

Closing Remarks: Robert Clary, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

Meet The Speakers

Duncan MacLean, President & CEO, MacLean-Fogg

Duncan MacLean is President & CEO of MacLean-Fogg, a family-owned manufacturer with over 100 years of leadership in engineered components and systems. He is the great grandson of the founder of MacLean-Fogg. He joined MacLean-Fogg in 1996 as a manufacturing engineer in MacLean Power Systems and has been in his current position, President of MacLean-Fogg, since August of 2015, and Chief Executive Officer since November of 2017.

Andrew K. Silvernail, Chairman & CEO, International Paper

Andy Silvernail became Chairman of International Paper Board of Directors on October 1, 2024, and CEO on May 1, 2024. Andy joins IP from KKR & Co., Inc., a global investment firm, where he served as an executive advisor. He has two decades of experience leading global companies in the manufacturing and technology sectors.

Richard Tobin, President, Chairman, & CEO, Dover Corporation

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Jeff King, Moderator, Advisory Market Leader, KPMG Chicago

Jeff King is the Advisory Market Leader for KPMG in Chicago and a Principal who works side by side with company leaders to architect and implement solutions that improve business performance with technology, turning risks into opportunities, and enhancing value through mergers and acquisitions from deal through integration.

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