CEO And Senior Partner Panelists To Discuss Women's Inclusion Beginning With Men At The EC Women's Leadership Breakfast

Male Panel to Share Benefits of Inclusive Practices at Sold-Out Program

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Apr 28, 2014, 04:12 ET

CHICAGO, April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of Chicago's premier businesses – among them, Abbott, Northern Trust, and EY – are led by men who recognize the importance of women's inclusion. On May 1, a panel of global corporate leaders will discuss how they manage gender diversity initiatives within their organizations and share how these efforts have led to success for their companies.

Miles D. White, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Abbott, Frederick H. Waddell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust and Rick Fezell, Midwest Managing Partner of Ernst & Young LLP will share how women's inclusion is strategically important and will discuss the challenges and opportunities they have encountered. Carrie Hightman, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of NiSource Inc, will moderate.

Event Details

Women's Leadership Breakfast, Thursday, May 1
"Women's Inclusion Begins with Men"
Palmer House Hilton, Grand Ballroom – 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Registration and Networking: 7:15 a.m.; Program: 8:00-9:15 a.m.

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About The Executives' Club of Chicago:
The Executives' Club is Chicago's premier membership and business forum. For more than one hundred years, The Club has been a valued resource for Chicago's business leaders - connecting members, and providing opportunities for strategic relationship development, access to intellectual exchange and world class speakers, and enhanced exposure to the global business community. Through its Global Leaders, Women's Leadership, Chicago CEO Series and other programming, The Club brings together business, civic and academic leaders from all industries to discuss strategies that address challenges and opportunities affecting Chicago and the world. For more information on The Club, visit www.ExecutivesClub.org.

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